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Hand fracture

Hand fracture

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How long it usually lasts:

Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)

How common it is:

Common
Baby
0-2
Very common
Toddler
3-5
Very common
Preteen
6-13
Very common
Teenager
14-18
Very common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

Body locations

Hand

Types of

Hand fractures in children
Condition

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