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Fracture : Plate surgery vs Plaster

2017-11-14 01:26:09
I fractured the base of my hand fingers in an accident. The knuckles have moved downwards. Should I just plaster it (pulling it up creates vacuum) or should I opt for plate surgery?
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Answered2017-11-14 05:24:19

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