Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I've been in a cast for two weeks for a non displaced metacarpal fracture (4th). is there any way i could remove the cast in less than 4 weeks ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Depends on the nat-: ture of the fracture. Also location. Proximal are more prone to displacement than distal. Also after2-3 wks the cast can be removed and the fx x-rays taken& the decision can be made to leave out or re-cast. Your ortho or hand surgeon makes the call not your impatience. Hang in there, the outcome is lifetime. .
Answered 1/12/2015
3.4k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I fractured my 5th metacarpal how long will I need cast?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I fractured my 5th metacarpal. How long will I need a cast? Does it depend on how bad the fracture is?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I got ahairline fracture in my 5th metacarpal, splint is enough in this type or i would prefer cast?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
My daughter is a gymnast and fractured her 4th metacarpal 4 1 2 weeks ago she was placed in a cast for 4 weeks and removed from it and now is in a splint because it did not heal told to return in 4 weeks but we are wonderingif she should be checked in 2 w
I had L4 metacarpal minimal displaced fracture. Out of cast in 4 weeks, with callus formed. There is a large bump in palm, below my L4 finger but slightly above the fracture site bump on the back. I know back bumps were normal, are palm bumps normal?
3rd and 4th metacarpals broken. have 1 screw for each of the broken bones. they used volar slab as a cast. it is possible to use ulnar gutter slab?
I had three metacarpals fractured one almost broken all the way through and set in the cast one of my fingers has constant pain is this normal?
I fractured my fifth metacarpal and was given a cast for 3 weeks. i was wondering how long it would take after the cast is off to return to sports.
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
