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What is the most commonly broken bone in football?

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The fingers.: The finger and hands bones are the most commonly broken bones associated with football. The nature of the game, being a collision sport, puts these bones at most risk.

Dr Ihle and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/14/2020

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