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Can I Remove The Broken Bone Cast My Self?

my cast has been on for 4 weeks. i broke a bone at the base of my thumb (don't know what its called!). It was recommended to have the cast on for 4 weeks and i have done so. I was unable to attend the appointment to get it off due to my visit to the olympics. Is it safe to cut it off myself?
Wed, 14 May 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

Thanks for writing to us,

I have studied your case with diligence.

You need to confirm union of fracture.
Then you can remove cast.
So I will advise to consult doctor and then remove cast.

Regular physiotherapy and exercises are very important for early rehabilitation as my patients find much relief by these therapies.


Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
If you are satisfied with the answer, please give your review at the end of the discussion.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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Can I Remove The Broken Bone Cast My Self?

Hello, Thanks for writing to us, I have studied your case with diligence. You need to confirm union of fracture. Then you can remove cast. So I will advise to consult doctor and then remove cast. Regular physiotherapy and exercises are very important for early rehabilitation as my patients find much relief by these therapies. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. If you are satisfied with the answer, please give your review at the end of the discussion. Wishing you good health. Take care.