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Fractured scaphoid

2017-09-14 10:31:04
Well I'd like to take my cast-off now and go back to work I'm not allowed to claim employment support allowance so have no money coming.in I'm not due back at the hospital for 12 day but I broke it now 5 weeks ago I'd like you to tell me its OK to take off lol
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Go back to your orthopaedic doctor who can decide that .

Answered2017-09-15 14:37:20

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