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Hair line fracture
Does hairline fracture require the cast to heal? Is that the only best way to treat hairline fracture or any small crack?
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Dr. Rajesh Gayakwad
Orthopedic surgeon
19 yrs exp
Mumbai
Cast application is the most effective way of conservative treatment of the undisplaced and hair line fractures. However, hairline fractures can be treated with appropriate braces with proper precautions.
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• Limb elevation, Active/Passive finger/Toe movements.
• Rest/Non-weight-bearing mobilization till further advice.
• Watch for increased Swelling/Excessive pain/Toe or Finger discoloration/Fever. If present, visit the nearest hospital immediately.
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Dr. Prathyusha Azari
Orthopedist
2 yrs exp
Visakhapatnam
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Plaster application is the primary and best conservative management for hairline fracture also instead of brace...
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limb elevation over two pillows
active toe movements
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
4 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Yes..
Brace can help but plaster is best
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Dr. Vilas P Chavan
Orthopedist
9 yrs exp
Pune
Yes, If you are not applied proper support Like cast, it may get displace, May get complicated
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Apply cast
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Avoid Heavy Lifting and Waight Bearing
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