A member asked:

How long until one can typically switch from permanent to a removable cast after tendon surgery to repair a tendon in the wrist leading to a pinky finger?

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Dr. Darryl Blinski answered

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Post Op Hand Care: ALWAYS follow the operative surgeon's post operative protocols. As for hard cast to splint at least 1 week but is very individual to each surgeon....

Dr Minich agreed

Answered 7/3/2014

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Depends: on the nature and severity of the injury and the complexity of the surgery: no rules.

Dr Rasak and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/10/2014

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A member asked:

How long until one can typically switch from permanent to a removable cast after tendon surgery to repair a tendon in the wrist leading to a pinky finger?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Darryl Blinski answered

Dr Minich agreed

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Rasak and another doctor agreed

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