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5th metacarpal head fracture

2017-05-18 19:41:22
Hi,I have had a 5th metacarpal head fracture 10 days back. I was advised to undergo K-9 re fixation, but I have ignored and dint take any treatment... Now am a deformity at that place with severe pain... Is there any quick solution for this?
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If you want to avoid surgery, you can wear a splint called cock up splint available with chemist. I however advise you to be under supervision of orthopaedic surgeon during course of treatment, fracture will unite in due course with some angulation, however you will not have any major disability.

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