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A member asked:

Hi, i had arthroscopic assisted tfcc repair, my dr out my hand on long splint, but i'm not sure for how long, any idea ?!

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Dr. James Rochester answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

3-4 weeks: Normally 3-4 weeks in splint/cast to let repair heal, then start therapy. Hope this was helpful. Best of luck. Dr R

Dr Blinski agreed

Answered 7/1/2015

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