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Boxer punch fracture

2024-04-16 18:26:24
I had boxer Punch fracture for which doctor did cast whole hand. Is there any alternate way that can be healed without immobilising whole hand. Attaching X-ray image.
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No alternative..need to.be immobilized

Answered2024-04-17 01:47:52

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No it can't be healed. Immobilization should be done with plaster.

Answered2024-04-17 11:22:50

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Continue immobilisation for 4-6 weeks

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Fracture needs to immobilise till it gets united

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