Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
How well does a break at the base of the 5th metacarpal heal? how long?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
5th metacarpal hea: It will heal about 4 to 6 week .because area is wait bearing so complication chances are comparatively high
Answered 6/17/2014
4k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I have a metacarpal fracture. What kind of therapy will be good?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
What is the healing time and treatment for a hairline feacture at the base of the 5th metacarpal?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Broke my 3rd metacarpal , right in the middle of the shaft , break isn't straight across but runs diagonally, what can I expect in terms of recovery?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
How long does it take to heal broken metacarpal bones?
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
What's the easiest way to break a metacarpal and get a cast?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Snapped my 5th metacarpal, will a hely & weber tko boxer brace work the same as a caste!?(its made for boxer breaks) (this does immobilize very well)
I m suffering from base of 2nd metacarpal fracture since8 weeks. I am a athletic and i was do push ups and pull ups. When i will heal. Heal time?
How long does it take for a hairline fracture at the base of the 5th metacarpal to heal and what is the treatment?
How long does a broken 4th metacarpal generally take to heal?
What is the fastest way to heal a second metacarpal fracture?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
