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Should a broken humorous beput in a cast or will it heal in a sling?
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Let Doctor decide: There is absolutely no way to answer your question without seeing the x-ray. Many fractures of the humerus require surgery and even pinning to get it back into the right place to heal properly. Please let your in person physician guide you in this.
Answered 7/31/2013
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