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How To Treat Oblique Fracture Of Ring Finger?
Question: how to treat metacarpal oblique fracture of ring finger
does pt with oblique metacarpal fracture needs cast
does pt with oblique metacarpal fracture needs cast
Brief Answer:
Yes. Cast is needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The oblique fracture of 4th metacarpal needs a cast to avoid any movement of the fractured fragments for proper healing. In case the fractured fragments are grossly displaced with swelling then an internal fixation may be needed.
If there is no displacement then it is best to get a cast for early recovery.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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Yes. Cast is needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The oblique fracture of 4th metacarpal needs a cast to avoid any movement of the fractured fragments for proper healing. In case the fractured fragments are grossly displaced with swelling then an internal fixation may be needed.
If there is no displacement then it is best to get a cast for early recovery.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
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