Hand Fracture
A hand fracture is a fracture of any bone in the hand. Many people
differentiate between
hand, wrist and finger fractures. The Metecarpal bones are the primary bones of the hand.
The Phalanges are the bones of the fingers. The carpal are the bones of the writs.
Hand fractures are usually treated with rest and in a few weeks heal themselves.
For more serious fractures a cast, splint or fracture-brace is applied to immobilize the
bones and hold them in place. Some hand fractures, such as those that break through the
skin or result from a crushing accident, require surgery to stabilize and align the bones.
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