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I plan to see a doctor soon but how should i wrap a hand injury until then?

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Dr. Steven Brown answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Type of injury?: Need to see hand surgeon or your pcp asap. You have the potential to worsen the injury or problem with an incorrect wrap or method of immobilization.

Dr Blinski and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

I plan to see a doctor soon but how should i wrap a hand injury until then?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Steven Brown answered

Dr Blinski and another doctor agreed

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