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A member asked:

I have a chipped 5th metatarsal in hand and also a broken trapzium according to xray. will i need surgery over this?

8 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Ask your orthopedic: doctor who has seen your x-rays and can give you a definitive answer. We cannot speculate with such limited information.

Dr Visotsky agreed

Answered 7/5/2014

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Dr. Jeffrey Visotsky answered

Specializes in Occupational Medicine

No surgery: Usually these can be managed nonoperatively. May require cast for period of time

Dr Maes agreed

Answered 7/5/2014

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Dr. Daniel Mass answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Maybe: You will need surgery only if the trapezial fracture is displaced. The hand bone is a metacarpal.

Dr Munshower and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 4/6/2015

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