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I broke my 3rd and 4th metacarpels in a car accident 9 days ago. its now in a splint. can i remove it for 10 mins to take a shower?
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No: leave it in place and put a plastic bag around your wrist and tie it off with a rubberband
Answered 6/10/2015
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