Question 1

5th metacarpal fracture, how long can i wait to get surgery?

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MC fx: Not sure why you want to wait. If the fracture needs to be fixed it is best to do so within the first 10 days. After that the surgeon will have to break through some of the healing to get the bones aligned. It can still be done just more complicated.

Question 2

what is the fastest way to heal a second metacarpal fracture?

Accepted Answer

Cast or surgery: If the fracture can be aligned well in a cast, you should be out of the cast in 3-4 weeks. If it can not be aligned you will need surgery. It talks 6 weeks for full healing either way. If you have surgery you might not need a cast.

Question 3

metacarpal fracture symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Pain swelling &: Pain swelling  and deformity at the level of the injured metacarpal.

Question 4

hows a 3rd metacarpal fracture fixed?

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MC fracture: Fractures, including the metacarpal, can be fixed by a variety of techniques.  Non-displaced injuries can often be treated with a brace or cast.  Internal fixation with plates, screws, wires are needed when the fracture is unstable or displaced.  External fixation is also a rarely used option for severe injuries.

Question 5

how long will a metacarpal fracture take to heal?

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4-6 weeks usually: Thes bones if in proper alignment and with proper splinting and care, will usually heal in 4-6 weeks.

Question 6

how long does it usually take a metacarpal fracture to heal?

Accepted Answer

4-6 weeks: Metacarpal fractures take about 4-6 weeks to heal, with proper casting or splinting. For simple fractures, patients are usually allowed to return to regular activity after 6-8 weeks.

Question 7

i have a metacarpal fracture. what kind of therapy will be good?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Symptoms and concerns like these mandate a thorough evaluation by your doctor.  Only after such an evaluation, which may include labs and radiographic examinations, can he/she let you know what's going on and how best to help you.

Question 8

i m suffering from base of 2nd metacarpal fracture since8 weeks. i am a athletic and i was do push ups and pull ups. when i will heal. heal time?

Accepted Answer

Talk with your: orthopedic doctor and follow his advise in order to get it to heal properly.

Question 9

i am suffered 2nd metacarpal fracture since weeks. i am a athletic. i do exercise push up pull up.when i will heal time and do practice..plz tell me?

Accepted Answer

4-6 weeks: As long as you are taking good  care of your fracture by keeping it immobilized as recommended by your doctor, you should be healed in 4-6 weeks. Make sure to eat healthily with plenty of calcium-rich foods (dairy, soy), and take vitamin D3 approximately 5000 units a day.

Question 10

what does a pinky finger metacarpal fracture look like?

Accepted Answer

Need Xray: You can't diagnose a fracture otherwise unless there is obvious angulation of the bone.There can be tremendous swelling and bruising without a fracture, and minimal physical changes with one. See your doctor.

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