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I have a chipped 5th metatarsal in hand and also a broken trapzium according to xray. will i need surgery over this?
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Ask your orthopedic: doctor who has seen your x-rays and can give you a definitive answer. We cannot speculate with such limited information.
Answered 7/5/2014
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No surgery: Usually these can be managed nonoperatively. May require cast for period of time
Answered 7/5/2014
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Maybe: You will need surgery only if the trapezial fracture is displaced. The hand bone is a metacarpal.
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