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What happens if i don't keep the cast on my broken hand?
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No: Do not remove except when md says. You'd lose the benefit of having it, namely stabilizing the bone in proper alignment for it to heal that way.
Answered 5/23/2016
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Not a good idea!: Taking off the cast before the bone heals can lead to non-union (fracture doesn't heal) or mal-union (heals in the wrong position). Either of these can lead to permanent arm disfunction.
Answered 10/23/2013
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