A female asked:

Have radius hairline fracture from 6wks ago but was only in cast for 2wks. x-rays show it's still broken- have i spent 4wks damaging it long term?

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Dr. Edward Hellmananswered

Orthopedic Surgery 31 years experience

Probably not: As long as it is not displaced, it is unlikely any harm has occurred. Don't hesitate to discuss with your doctor.

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