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Could i remove my hand splint for 10 minutes?

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Dr. Steven Brown answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Depends: If splint is for overuse or inflammatory condition it would probably be okay. If splint is for post operative immobilization or an initial support for a reduced fracture it could create significant adverse problems.

Answered 3/30/2014

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