Hand (5th Metacarpalneck fracture) (173kB pdf)
Introduction
What is a hand (5th metacarpal neck) fracture?
How long will this take to heal?
What are the treatment options?
Will I need follow up?
Are there any complications?
How will this be managed?
Exercises
What can I do to aid recovery?
Smoking cessation
Stopping smoking will ensure optimal recovery from this injury therefore it is important to consider this advice. For more information and help, contact your GP or refer to NHS website.
Contacting the team
If your pain in your ankle becomes worse, lasts more than four weeks or you are concerned about your ankle, please contact the virtual fracture clinic team on 01279 973362 Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm.
Out of hours please contact the orthopaedic Resident Doctor on-call via
switchboard on 01279 444455.
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