My 4th metacarpal was broken 9 weeks ago. The bone has healed but my hand and wrist are still swollen. What is the cause and when should this go away? age 59 height 5'10" female no other health ... View answer

I have a 4th metacarpal fracture with a cast over it and will be removed in 2 weeks. Once I get the cast of how long till I can begin gym and basketball? ... View answer

I dislocated my 3rd,4th and 5th metacarpal. No fracture just dislocated. They were able to put it back in place without issues. How long would I be in a plaster splint for? Just on average since I have ... View answer

Hi hows it going, i have had a spiral fracture in the 4th metacarpal of my right hand, how much movement is too much in a cast, as i get twitching some times, also it feels like there is more space ... View answer

how to treat metacarpal oblique fracture of ring finger does pt with oblique metacarpal fracture needs cast ... View answer

including pain in the 3rd and 4th metacarpal. The pain still hasn’t gone to this day and if I press on the 4th metacarpal I get a very painful sharp pain. Should I still go get it checked even... View answer

hamate 2) fractured 5th metacarpal 3) dislocated 4th metacarpal which was apparently unstable and therefore required fixation. My surgeon told me that I tore a ligament(s) which usually holds the... View answer

My second metacarpal was broken 2 weeks ago by an road accident. My hand ( from 2nd metacarpal portion) and fingers (from joints, phalanges) are still swollen. My fingers are not bend or curve like ... View answer

Oh hi. I fractured my 4th metacarpal (spiral). Completely non-displaced, almost looks like a hairline fracture. Happened Sept 23. Got my cast off today, new x-ray shows still location of fracture. Was ... View answer

I had surgery on my 4th metacarple on 2/2/12 were pins were placed through my knuckles. I have had the pins removed for 3 days, but i cannot force or bend my fingers willingly to a 90 degree angle ... View answer