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How Long Should A Cast Be Worn After Fracture Of Wrist ?
Hey I am 19 and I fractured and compressed my wrist this past Tuesday. And I was wondering about how long will I have to wear my cast?
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Sun, 27 Feb 2011
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Hello.
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You will have to bear with the cast for at least six weeks. Good news is as you are young, your chances of healing are good. After removing the cast, you will need physiotherapy to regain the full wrist joint movement.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal
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You will have to bear with the cast for at least six weeks. Good news is as you are young, your chances of healing are good. After removing the cast, you will need physiotherapy to regain the full wrist joint movement.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal
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