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Can I Remove The Cast Earlier After Metacarpel Chip Fracture As There Is No Pain?
i had a metacarpel chip fracture in ma left hand and , a cast had been applied and the doctor had advised the removal of the cast was due for 5 weeks but i dont have any pain now , and i hav ma practical exams and i wonder if the cast could be removed in 4 weeks
Wed, 4 Dec 2013
Hi,
Loss of pain is a sign of union
4 weeks is adequate time of immobilisation for metacarpel fracture
a check x ray will be further confirmatory after cast removal.
I think you can remove the cast after meeting your orthopaedician.
All the best for your MA exams
Loss of pain is a sign of union
4 weeks is adequate time of immobilisation for metacarpel fracture
a check x ray will be further confirmatory after cast removal.
I think you can remove the cast after meeting your orthopaedician.
All the best for your MA exams
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