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A member asked:
I have a 3 week old closed fracture on 3rd and 4th metacarpels. it is splinted. my hand is tingling and very warm. normal healing or er?
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Be seen: I would be seen, have the splint removed, and have your hand examined. You can never be really sure what is going on under a splint. Infection would be one of multiple potential concerns with what you are describing.
Answered 6/17/2015
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