If non displaced: ; diagnosed right away ; casted, there's a good chance it will heal but the length of time may b as long as 18 mos. Some hand surgeons will perform an open reduction and internal fixation (orif) ; do get faster union, but not 100%. Also casting may not heal ; need orif ;@ times bone grafting. Talk over the options with ur hand surgeon.
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