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Fracture hand
Respected doctors,
I had right hand 2 nd metacarpal shaft undisplaced fracture as written in my discharge slip.
Had slab.
What precautions I need and when will I can do my routine work .
Thanku.
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Usually slab is for 3-4 weeks.
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Dr. D. Shrinivas
Orthopedist
22 yrs exp
Mumbai
Hello Practo User,
What your Orthopaedic doctor is doing is right.
Please follow all the precautions and exercises as per his guidance
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You will alright in a month's time.. follow your treating doctor's advice.
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