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How To Treat Broken Wrist?

have just broken my wrist and wish to fly tomorrow, it is in a temporary cast and I am supposed to go back to the hospital in three days time to have it put into a full cast. I am desperate to fly tomorrow. will I do myself any harm if I go ahead and fly.
Mon, 11 Jul 2016
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Your age please?
If the bones have set right & there is very little swelling & pain,Then you may undertake the flight.
But, it will be better, if you consult the treating doctor.
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How To Treat Broken Wrist?

Your age please? If the bones have set right & there is very little swelling & pain,Then you may undertake the flight. But, it will be better, if you consult the treating doctor.