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I fractured my 4th metacarpal playing rugby and got it casted. i want to be a firefighter and need my hands in best condition, do i need surgery?

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Dr. James Bicos answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Depends: It depends on how the bone is set. For hands, you do not want any significant bending or twisting of the bone when it is set. I would make sure to see a hand specialist.

Answered 5/20/2013

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Dr. Francisco Schwartz-Fernandes answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

It will: Depend on the displacement of your fracture, if you have rotational deviation or angular deformity that could cause impairment. Talk to you doctor about that.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/13/2015

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A member asked:

I fractured my 4th metacarpal playing rugby and got it casted. i want to be a firefighter and need my hands in best condition, do i need surgery?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. James Bicos answered

Dr. Francisco Schwartz-Fernandes answered

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

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