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

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

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 ... View answer

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

conclude that conservative treatment would be fine since its his 5th metacarpal. Your advice? ... View answer

communated fracture in distal end of 5th metacarpal bone of right hand Hi, I have got a communated fracture in distal end of 5th metacarpal bone of my right hand What should be the best way to... View answer

Dear Dr, I have a transverse fracture at the distal 5th metacarpal. The distal fracture fragment is displaced towards the palmar aspect with palmar angulation of the distal 5th metacarpal and... View answer

i have a small nondisplaced fracture of base of fifth metacarpal . Outpatient ER immobilized it in ortho glass should it be put in a plaster cast. ... View answer

something with a lot of pressure. Is there a possibility that my 5th metacarpal is broken even if it doesnt ... View answer

hamate 2) fractured 5th metacarpal 3) dislocated 4th metacarpal which was apparently unstable and ... metacarpal on place. I have had the k wires in for 3.5 weeks and have 2.5 weeks remaining... View answer