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Will hamate fracture heal on its own?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Potentially: A hamate fracture can potentially heal on its own, depending partly on the part of the hamate that is broken and whether or not it is displaced. Thank you for your question.

Dr Michalski agreed

Answered 9/14/2013

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