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delayed union

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ian71390
ian71390

hi new member here I have a fracture on my fifth metacarpal shaft , and is in a delayed union position , has anybody else had this for a fracture ?

​any help would be appreciated

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  • jenny67664
    jenny67664 ian71390

    Posted

    Look back over the posts. Don't remember for sure but think someone els had a similar problem. I am an arm and wrist customer....
  • weliveupnorth
    weliveupnorth ian71390

    Posted

    Hi. I broke my 5th metacarpal at the end of May. It was displaced and I had to have two pins put in. I rebroke it July 1st when I fell off a pier at the lake (broke my 5th metatarsal too in that fall).

    They treated the hand conservatively the second time. No surgery just a splint for 3.5 weeks.

    I am having a lot of problems with it now. I can only bend the knuckle 60% and it hurts all the time. I see the original surgeon on Tuesday. I go to physio weekly as well and I'm diligent about doing my exercises daily.

    I hope your heals well.

    • ian71390
      ian71390 weliveupnorth

      Posted

      It's a just a little frustrating , it's been 6 weeks , already , I'm seeing my doctor today for some more advice on it

      thanks

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