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Broke hand a few weeks ago but no cast. why not?

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Dr. Daniel Mass answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Stable: The main reason not to put a cast or splint on a patient for a fracture is that the fracture is non-displaced and stable and the patient is reliable not to reinjure themselves.

Answered 7/15/2012

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