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I broke the neck of my 4th metacarpal 4 weeks ago today and have it in a splint. it was a clean brake and now in place. however i am feeling an ache?

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Dr. Arnold Beresh answered

Not unusual: You may be getting some movement even though it is splinted and therefore will get some pain. Remember you broke a bone.

Answered 12/8/2013

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Dr. Jeffrey Wint answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Fracture healling: Takes 6-8 weeks typically. While a fracture may be stable enough at 4 weeks to go into splint and to start motion of the adjacent joints, it is not fully healed.

Dr Brown agreed

Answered 12/8/2013

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A member asked:

I broke the neck of my 4th metacarpal 4 weeks ago today and have it in a splint. it was a clean brake and now in place. however i am feeling an ache?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Arnold Beresh answered

Dr. Jeffrey Wint answered

Dr Brown agreed

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