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Fracture in hand

2019-06-30 13:55:37
Type 1 Radial head fracture in my left hand from 20 days ago. Doc make plaster cast on my hand . How many days plaster cast is required in this condition?
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Remove the plaster cast nornally at 3 to 4 weeks  and start physiotherapy

Answered2019-06-30 15:23:51

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3 weeks, remove cast and elbow mobilisation

Answered2019-07-01 04:35:27

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Upto 4 weeks of cast is necessary After that gentle elbow mobilisation

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