Question 1

how long should i expect swelling after removing cast off hand (fracture, cast lasted 4 weeks)?

Accepted Answer

Everyone's different: Swelling can persist even after cast removal.  Your time course was relatively short and continued swelling could indicate that you have not completely healed.  It could also be as simple as your body's natural reaction to trauma.  If you have pain as well or if you are concerned, speak to the doctor treating your fracture.

Question 2

do you get a cast for hand fracture?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Most hand fractures are immobilzed in a splint, cast or brace.

Question 3

did i wait too long to get a cast on my very slightly fractured hand? would i heal abnormally? it has been a week and 2 days.

Accepted Answer

Get checked: Go to your ortho doc, have an evaluation and x-ray. Likely not too late.

Question 4

i have a fractured hand, and it's very swollen. will i have to wait swelling to subside before i get a cast?

Accepted Answer

No: You can still get a cast, but the cast may have to be split in order to allow for further swelling. Also, once you get the cast and your swelling goes down, you will likely require a cast change to a more snug cast because the cast will get loose as your swelling goes down.

Question 5

if i have an acute fracture in my index finger and a broken hand will i have a cast or splint?

Accepted Answer

Broken hand: If you have a broken hand you will probably be casted

Question 6

how to tell if i have a hand fracture?

Accepted Answer

Pain and deformity: Patient how fracture of the hand usually have pain, swelling and deformity in the finger and x-ray will show the fracture.

Question 7

is it possible to die from a hand fracture?

Accepted Answer

Most likely not: Unless you have very serious complication.

Question 8

what are signs of a hand fracture?

Accepted Answer

Pain and swelling: These are the two most common symptoms and they can persist for days.  If in doubt, an xray can confirma fracture or help you make treatment decisions.

Question 9

how is a hand fracture typically treated?

Accepted Answer

Immobilization: Any fracture will need to be immobilized. In the case of a hand fracture, the hand would be placed in a cast for approximately 4-6 weeks.

Question 10

what tests are necessary to diagnose a hand fracture?

Accepted Answer

X-ray: X-rays are still considered the standard for diagnosing fractures of the hand.

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How long should i expect swelling after removing cast off hand (fracture, cast lasted 4 weeks)?

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Do you get a cast for hand fracture?

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Did i wait too long to get a cast on my very slightly fractured hand? would i heal abnormally? it has been a week and 2 days.

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I have a fractured hand, and it's very swollen. will i have to wait swelling to subside before i get a cast?

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If i have an acute fracture in my index finger and a broken hand will i have a cast or splint?

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How to tell if i have a hand fracture?

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Is it possible to die from a hand fracture?

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What are signs of a hand fracture?

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How is a hand fracture typically treated?

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What tests are necessary to diagnose a hand fracture?

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