Hi...., Initial management of undisplaced metacarpal fracture is rest, immobilization by splinting....followed by hard circumferential cast for few weeks....K wire fixation is done in displaced metacarpal fractures....
Surgical stabilization is necessary for metacarpal fractures where there is too much bending (angulation) or displacement at the fracture site. .... Metacarpal fractures usually take few months to heal, repeated xrays of hand is needed to know the prognosis.... kindly consult orthopedician for further advice....
Answered2016-05-10 07:51:26
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