A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

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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