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A member asked:

I have a broken finger and bone chip. will i have to wear a hard cast after the operation to remove the bone chip?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Joseph Accurso answered

Specializes in Radiology

Please ask your: Orthopedic surgeon. A hard cast is common, but every situation is unique, .

Answered 9/9/2013

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Dr. Francisco Schwartz-Fernandes answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

You : May or may not. It'll depend on the procedure your doctor will do.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/24/2013

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