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Can you have reconstructive hand surgery while in a cast?
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More information: I need more information about what type of injury you had and what type of surgery is being recommended.
Answered 10/24/2012
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Hand surgery cast: Why? Id say ...The cast is removed if its the operative hand the hand needs to be cleaned for surgery. It sounds counterproductive. If you mean the opposite hand, it depends upon what the surgery is and IV access.
Answered 6/10/2014
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