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Do you get a cast for hand fracture?
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Yes: Most hand fractures are immobilzed in a splint, cast or brace.
Answered 10/3/2019
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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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