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How many days is it necessary to wear a splint for a hand sprain?

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Dr. Jeffrey Sider answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Depends: Not sure exactly where the injury is located. I'd say somewhere between 2 and 6 weeks depending on the severity.

Answered 12/3/2014

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Depends on: how much ligamental injury or sprain you sustained. Simple sprains need a few days, complex injury will need longer mobilization. Speak to the treating doctor.

Dr Arnold agreed

Answered 12/3/2014

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