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Broken Thumb, Put In A Cast, Needs To Use A Computer For Work. Advise?

what should you not do when you have a broken thumb and it has been put in a cast for four weeks is it too early to resume work after two weeks i use a computer for my job which also involves lifting my broken thumb is what iuse for operating my mouse pls advise will be very grateful for any advice thxs worried about my job also my health pls help
Fri, 19 Oct 2012
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hello,

Thanks for posting your query.

It is too early to resume work after two weeks . you have to elevate the limb and do physiotherapy while in cast.

Take diet rich in calcium and vit D3.

Wishing you good health.

Regards
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Broken Thumb, Put In A Cast, Needs To Use A Computer For Work. Advise?

Hello, Thanks for posting your query. It is too early to resume work after two weeks . you have to elevate the limb and do physiotherapy while in cast. Take diet rich in calcium and vit D3. Wishing you good health. Regards