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How soon can i start playing guitar after a mildly displaced 4th metacarpal without surgery. i don't want to jeopardize proper healing.
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Guitar hands: Nondisplaced 4th mc fractures are generally stable as long as you are careful. The fracture usually heals by 6 weeks. If this is your strumming hand, you are probably safe to play guitar by week 3. If the fracture is on the fretboard hand, then you will likely be too sore and stiff to play before week 4 or 5. You should generally protect the hand for 6 weeks.
Answered 9/29/2017
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