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What is the fastest way to heal a second metacarpal fracture?

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Dr. Daniel Mass answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Cast or surgery: If the fracture can be aligned well in a cast, you should be out of the cast in 3-4 weeks. If it can not be aligned you will need surgery. It talks 6 weeks for full healing either way. If you have surgery you might not need a cast.

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Answered 6/18/2015

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