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Boxer punch fracture
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.
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No alternative..need to.be immobilized
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Dr. Parteek Bansal
Orthopedic surgeon
6 yrs exp
Gurgaon
No it can't be healed.
Immobilization should be done with plaster.
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Dr. Gowtham Reddy Devarapalli
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4 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Continue immobilisation for 4-6 weeks
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Dr. Rajesh Gayakwad
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19 yrs exp
Mumbai
Fracture needs to immobilise till it gets united
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
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Ahmedabad
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