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Why should we not try to straighten broken bones?

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Like broken bones, dislocated joints require immediate medical attention. The most important thing you can do is prevent further injury to the joint. Don't try to straighten it. For a dislocated shoulder, make a sling to help minimize movement. read more

While some bones can heal by wearing a cast, others may require more invasive treatments, such as bone fracture repair. Bone fracture repair is a surgery to fix a broken bone using metal screws, pins, rods, or plates to hold the bone in place. read more

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