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Snapped my 5th metacarpal, will a hely & weber tko boxer brace work the same as a caste!?(its made for boxer breaks) (this does immobilize very well)
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If it works: The purpose of a cast is immobilization. If your brace does this then job well done.
Answered 10/30/2012
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