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A member asked:
Had boxers fracture in splint for 14 days. can i take off splint and buddy splint and wrap my metacarpal bones 2-5 in self adherent wrap?
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Depends on healing: I do allow buddy taping of the 5th and 4th fingers for a 5th metacarpal fracture once the fracture has stabilized. Fracture stability is indicated by lack of new displacement and angulation plus the presence of new bone on the x-rays, indicating healing.
Answered 8/26/2017
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Sometimes: Usually that can be enough time to switch to taping, however suggest xrays and exam first. Don't do it yourself.
Answered 3/25/2013
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