Hello Doctor,I am a 19 yr old female and suffered a mildly displaced oblique fracture to the fifth metacarpal approximately 5 weeks ago. I was placed in a splint first then a cast. I just wanted a second opinion as to why it was not aligned back to its normal position because now I have a lack of a knuckle and trouble fully making a fist. Here is my x-ray reference: WWW.WWWW.WW
I also recently had my cast removed after being in it for 4 weeks. However my doctor told me there was “minimal callous formation” and it was still moderately tender over the break told me and it was suggested that I get re-casted but I asked for a splint instead. I’ve read online that most metacarpal fractures are healed after 4-5 weeks. Does this type of fracture take longer to heal or should I be concerned? Thank you for your time.