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5th metacarpal fracture.
Is the shaft, neck, or base fracture, kindly ley me know. It is being 3 months, it was protected by a cast plaster for 53 days.
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Better to remove cast . It is advisable upto 6 weeks .
There may be some cosmetic deformity but do physio now and see how much movements you get .
If not satisfied then surgery .
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Usually, up to 45 degrees mal angulation can be accepted and no mal rotation should be accepted.
In your case, unfortunately, there is a deformity in your fifth finger which may compromise your grip strength.
I advise you to undergo corrective osteotomy of fifth metacarpal for optimal hand function.
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Please consult a orthopaedic / plastic surgeon who is trained in hand surgery.
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Sir,
It is not united in a normal position. If you dont have any difficulty in moving your hand and fingers, leave it like that. Or else you need correction of deformity.
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Dr Prasad
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Need to remove plaster
Physiotherapy
If deformity persist, need correction
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