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A member asked:

I had orif two weeks ago for a boxer's fracture and i am wearing a splint. do i have to wear the splint at all times? can i sleep without it?

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Dr. Janiece Stewart answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Follow your doctor: I would recommend you discuss your treatment plan with the surgeon that performed the ORIF. Typically if you are placed in a splint after the surgery, you should be wearing it at all times until your surgeon states otherwise.

Dr Mass agreed

Answered 5/29/2014

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