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Hand fracture
A fracture (break) of one of the bones in the hand. Most commonly a metacarpal or phalangeal fracture.
Dr. Gary Pess reviewed this
42 year experience in Hand Surgery
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How common it is:
Baby 0-2 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
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Hand fractures in children should be treated how?
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What tests are necessary to diagnose a hand fracture?
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How to treat a spiral hand fracture?
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What is more pain: a hand fracture or a dislocation?
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How long before a hand fracture heals?
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What can I do to relieve a hand fracture?
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How is a hand fracture typically diagnosed?
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Why wont my hand fracture heal without surgery?
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What is the healing time for hairline hand fracture?
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Would you suggest doing physiotherapy after a hand fracture?
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Is it possible for a hand fracture to be missed on an x-ray?
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Do you get a cast for hand fracture?
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Can a hand fracture make your hand go numb?
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Why does my hand fracture have a pulsating feeling?
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Possible hand fracture. What can I do to treat the fracture?
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How long does it take for a child's hand fracture to regain full strength?
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How long will it take for a hand fracture to heal? When can I return to work? I'm cabin crew
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Should i be concerned if my 4yrs old baby got her left hand fractured above elbow & plastered. What remedy to avoid infection & odour?
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Will I have to do home physiotherapy after a hand fracture?
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