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A member asked:
I have wrist fractue. but after 2 months i opened my cast myself. what should i do now?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Follow up with your pediatrician or ortho surgeon as recommended. It is critical to follow up strictly recommendations made at the time you suffered the fractured as if not treated properly your fracture may result in loss/limitation in function/mobility.
Answered 5/21/2021
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return to your orthopedic surgeon the type of fracture determines the period of immobilization required for it to heal you need to have the cast reapplied
Answered 5/28/2021
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