Question 1

i broke my fifth metacarpal. what is that?

Accepted Answer

That is : The long bone between your wrist and your fifth finger.

Question 2

i broke my third metacarpal. what is the expected recovery time?

Accepted Answer

8 weeks: The metacarpal bones, if well aligned, will take 6-8 weeks to heal. However, the bone will require another 4 weeks to remodel and to regain its original strength.

Question 3

i broke my 5th metacarpal. what can i do?

Accepted Answer

See a hand surgeon: A 5th metacarpal fracture is a relatively common fracture. Certain features of the fracture may dictate whether something needs to be done or not. At a bare minimum, it should be splinted to allow it to heal. If it is angulated or causes some shortening of the bone, you may need surgery to stabilize the bone while it heals. See a hand surgeon to get it evaluated.

Question 4

where in your body are the metacarpals found?

Accepted Answer

Hand: the metacsrpals are the bones that support The Palm

Question 5

how can i tell if i have damaged my 5th metacarpal?

Accepted Answer

X-ray: Only definitive evidence for metacarpal damage would by x-ray documentation of the fracture.

Question 6

what to do if i broke my 4th metacarpal 4 days ago?

Accepted Answer

Get to a doctor: or ER.  Stabilization is key for fractures as it will help with pain and prevent any further damage. the arm can be stabilized by a splint or Cast initially.  An X-ray can confirm if there is a fracture and permanent treatment can be either casting , splinting or surgery depending on the fracture.

Question 7

how long does a broken 4th metacarpal generally take to heal?

Accepted Answer

6 weeks: Nearly all injuries will heal in 6 weeks.

Question 8

what is the typical recovery time for a broken 5th metacarpal?

Accepted Answer

4 weeks: Bones in the hand heal generally in about 4-6 weeks even thogh this is a fibrous union. Fractures in the hand will remian visible on xrays for a much longer time.

Question 9

how well does a break at the base of the 5th metacarpal heal? how long?

Accepted Answer

5th metacarpal hea: It will heal about 4 to 6 week  .because area is wait bearing so complication chances are comparatively high

Question 10

would i need to have pins or plates in 5th metacarpal that rotated 40 degrees and 3 manipulations didn't work?

Accepted Answer

Metacarpal rotation: can affect the way the fingers overlap in the flex position. Any discussion of surgery should be framed in terms of the potential benefits versus the risks and potential complications. This is a very direct clinically driven question that needs to be discussed with your surgeon.  However rotation is One important  primary driver of the need for surgical treatment

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