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Question: Recently my husband got fractured the base 5th metacarpal when hit a bump in the road and fell off from two-wheeler, landing on the left hand.
I have attached the X-ray reports.
Is he needed a Splint or casting?
Please advise. If so, how long? Is there any major issue with this?
Thanks in advance!
I have attached the X-ray reports.
Is he needed a Splint or casting?
Please advise. If so, how long? Is there any major issue with this?
Thanks in advance!
Brief Answer:
Cast for 4-6 weeks.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
I have seen the attached reports. There is a minimally displaced fracture which needs a cast for 4-6 weeks. It will take time to heal. There is no major issue but proper rest under cast is needed for it to heal properly.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Cast for 4-6 weeks.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
I have seen the attached reports. There is a minimally displaced fracture which needs a cast for 4-6 weeks. It will take time to heal. There is no major issue but proper rest under cast is needed for it to heal properly.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
Fibre cast can help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
Splint does not provide a complete immobilization. Can cause a delay in healing. You can get a fibrecast done which is light in weight and provides a better immobilization.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Fibre cast can help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
Splint does not provide a complete immobilization. Can cause a delay in healing. You can get a fibrecast done which is light in weight and provides a better immobilization.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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