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I broke my 4th metacarpal shaft in a fight. its been 2 weeks and i cant even make a fist. no surgery, how vulnerable is my hand in the future striking?

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Dr. Rick Pospisil answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Fracture of ring met: The bone will heal completely whether or not surgery is performed, so ... One will eventually have a completely sound hand for striking. The main difference has to do with finger function. ,as displaced or angulated fractures will affect finger mobility.

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Answered 4/25/2016

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A member asked:

I broke my 4th metacarpal shaft in a fight. its been 2 weeks and i cant even make a fist. no surgery, how vulnerable is my hand in the future striking?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rick Pospisil answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

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