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A member asked:
I got frcture of proximal part of 5th metacarpal 20days back, im using splint, im hvng exam tomorrow can i remove splint, please suggest me?
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No: Especially since you have an appointment tomorrow an ortho expert to see you. Why risk taking a splint off now?
Answered 10/25/2013
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19 days is about the: Right time for a nondisplaced fracture that has been treated closed to begin to be allowed to move, but typically on your follow up an xray and or exam will be done to amke sure its ok. So unless you have a way to take an xray with your computer and can post it..Id wait until your appointment and ask your treating doctor...
Answered 10/31/2013
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