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How long does it take a small hairline fracture take to heal in metacarpal area of hand in an active 25 yr old?

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Dr. Neil Kudler answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

6 weeks: It generally takes about 6 weeks for a metacarpal hairline fracture to heal when casted.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/22/2014

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