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Twice collarbone fracture

2016-06-09 06:58:12
My dad met with an accident recently and fractured his collar bone. He had a same facture 12 years back and again now . he is having pain and dr had asked him to take bath if he want. taking bath is crct? Can u please let me know  will he recovery from the fracture and also please suggest me the best ortho
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The fracture will heal properly, if he can continuously wear the belt to keep the part immobilized. As for bath he can definitely have bath. No harm in taking bath as long as the hand is kept immobilized.

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