A member asked:

My hand is a darker purple color after having cast removed from 4th metacarpal break 2.5 weeks ago and fingers casted are still hard to move. is it ok?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Probably: I would let your doctor know, but it is not uncommon for patients to take another 6-8 weeks to regain their normal motion and coloration after being casted for a fracture.

Answered 2/24/2018

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