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Fractures not healing

2018-07-08 07:21:39
What will happen if i start using my hand normally(not wearing sling and lifting weights), when fracture is just 70% healed. Will it stop healing?
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Quantifying the healing of fracture is not possible...so 70% looks vague. Either the fracture is healed or not healed, this can be judged both clinically and on x-rays. Delay activities if fracture has not healed.
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Answered2018-07-08 12:50:47

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It will not stop but delay the healing

Answered2018-07-08 07:43:05

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