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Is it okay for a broken leg to be healing with the bones not aligned? there is a big gap where it was a spiral and the bones are sitting wonky
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No: If the bones have not been aligned, then they will heal improperly and permanently malaligned. You should get that looked at by an orthopedic surgeon, have x-rays done, and then have them aligned as soon as possible.
Answered 8/28/2013
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