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A member asked:
Broke 4th metacarpal and cut off my cast. will i be crippled?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
No, but...: If you don't let a fracture heal properly you run the risk of decreased function in your hand and residual pain. Let your doc know you cut it off - maybe they can work with you to find something better or make it more comfortable!
Answered 11/5/2014
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