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Do you get a cast for hand fracture?

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Dr. David Bloome answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Yes: Most hand fractures are immobilzed in a splint, cast or brace.

Answered 10/3/2019

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Dr. answered

Depends: Depending on the severity and location of the fracture, you would be placed either in a cast or a splint. If the fracture involves multiple fragments of bone or extends into a joint or the fragments have separated significantly, you need surgery to fix the bones with screws and plates.

Answered 7/14/2018

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