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A 28-year-old male asked:

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
Dr. Naresh Raoanswered
Sports Medicine 26 years experience
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.
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Dr. Mark Rekant
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Orthopedic Surgery 29 years experience
Should be nearly healed by now. 6-8 weeks for most bone healjng
Dec 16, 2012
Dr. Jeffrey Sider
Dr. Jeffrey Sideranswered
Sports Medicine 41 years experience
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.
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Dr. Jeffrey Sider
Dr. Jeffrey Sideranswered
Sports Medicine 41 years experience
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?
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