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How long are you in a plaster cast for a broken ulnar styloid and tendon damage.i have been in one for nearly two weeks now.

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

6-8 weeks: Usually 6-8 weeks.

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Answered 3/31/2013

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Hi, Is it possible for person to feel/palpate their styloid process right under ear? I can really feel both of mine but one on the left seems longer bud does not give me any pain. I did have ear pressure which seems to be getting better now. Thank

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Two weeks out from foot fusions and tendon lengthening-is foot elevation the only thing i can do-have a hard cast?

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