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Is a broken hand always casted?
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Not necessarily: Many fractures in and about the hand can be treated in a splint. It really depends on the location of the fracture and severity. While some can be treated with a splint or a cast, others require surgical treatment.
Answered 1/9/2015
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No: No, it depends on the specific type of break; but they are not always casted.
Answered 9/14/2017
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