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Hand fracture
A fracture (break) of one of the bones in the hand. Most commonly a metacarpal or phalangeal fracture.
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Hand Surgery 40 years experience
How long it usually lasts:
Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)
How common is it?
Common
Common | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
| Baby0-2 | Very common | ||||
| Toddler3-5 | Very common | ||||
| Preteen6-13 | Very common | ||||
| Teenager14-18 | Very common | ||||
| Young adult19-40 | Very common | ||||
| Middle-aged adult41-60 | Very common | ||||
| Senior60+ | Very common |
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Hand
Hand fractures in children
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