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I've had a meatcarpel fracture in small finger for 6 weeks. how many more weeks till it heels. i've had it in a cast and volar slab.?

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Dr. Naresh Rao answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Depends: It depends if fracture going through the joint and it complexity. Most fractures will heal within 2-4 weeks, and it is important to get into hand physical/occupational therapy as soon as you are cleared by your physician. It is important to have early mobilization in order to prevent stiff joints. Most finger injuries will stay swollen for months, even after the bone has sufficiently stabilize.

Answered 9/2/2013

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Dr. Jeffrey Sider answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Usually4-6weeks: Most metacarpal fractures will heal in 4-6 weeks if it is a severe fracture with displacement it may take longer or not heal needs to be followed with xrays to monitor the healing.

Answered 10/4/2013

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Dr. Jeffrey Sider answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

4-6 weeks: Typically it takes 4-6 weeks to heal if it takes more than 6-8 weeks i'd be more concerned do you have a severely displaced fracture which is not healing? Might you need surgical fixation?

Answered 9/3/2013

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