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My 4th metacarpal in right hand has been fractured 42 days ago. From last 3 week it's in plaster of Paris. I don't want to operate. How many days it will take to recover by plaster of Paris? Please guide
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Hi thanks for query Initial healing period of the Fracture had completed. Now you need to get finger and wrist movements. Consult your doctor and start on exercise of hand and wrist. Complete Fracture healing takes around 3 to 6  months.
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