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If i have an acute fracture in my index finger and a broken hand will i have a cast or splint?
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Broken hand: If you have a broken hand you will probably be casted
Answered 11/26/2014
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Depends what broken: It depends on what is broken., but you may need a cast from your description. It depends where the break is and what type of break you have
Answered 7/18/2018
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Probably a cast: but it is up to your orthopedic doctor to decide.
Answered 11/26/2014
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