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Hair line fracture on thumb
What all precautions I need to take for hair line fracture on thumb? And how many days I have to take precautions? Presently I have put finger splint on it and taking calcium.
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It will take 4 to 6 weeks to heal.
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Fracture takes 4 weeks to heal..Apply ice and continue splint..repeat x-ray after 2 weeks to recheck..
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