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Chipped a bone in my hand, got a half slab temporary cast. how long should i be wearing this?
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Depends: It depends on the bone and location. Usually a temporary cast or splint is used until you are seen by the specialist, who will decide whether you need a full cast, splint, or nothing and for how long. It averages about 6 weeks for a bone to heal.
Answered 10/4/2016
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