Depends on what you are planning to do at the gym. In an adult hand frcatures take approximately 3 months to heal, and, assuming all is going well with your bone healing, I would recommended no heavy lifting for 3months after your surgery. However cardio is fine. For any individual case however, it is always best to seek advice from your doctor or hand therapist. Hope this helps.

Great. Delighted the video has helped. Hope you get well soon.

Thank you. Yes, as long as the fractures were stable (i.e. were not moving around when you moved your fingers), or stabilised by operation, and are still stable. For any individual case however, it is always best to seek advice from your doctor or hand therapist. Hope this helps.

@Shalom277

5 жыл бұрын

I'm seeing the hand doc. today. Hopefully all goes well. thank you for your time and knowledge to share in the public as to how we can strengthen our hand, in my case the 4th and 5th metacarpal. Thus far, after 5 weeks with a splint, no strong pains. That could be a good sign. However, I do feel some pain and swelling with soreness. Which I'm pretty sure to be excepted. I will continue to apply the hand therapy you have suggested. I already seen some strengthening improvements and better 4th and 5th metacarpal movements. Thanks again for your valuable time! Kind regards, Danny

In fit and well adults metacarpal fractures heal fully in about 12weeks. But healing time can vary due to patient’s general health, type of fracture,

This is not negative, but really sad that I can find a better Way to go simple exercises without editing a month for an appointment. Especially when, personally, you feel like you haven't gotten the proper help. Thank you Soo much for these exercises. I broke my knuckle in my pinky finger, "boxer fracture,," as well as shattered the middle of my middle finger, and due to a full on disagreement with the Dr. at the time I have been left without then pins in the final 3 weeks,( personal decision, on me fully) but was left with no info at all on what to do once/,if it healed properly. No matter how late I am, Thank you for this video!!!

Yep. Early days. My suggestion re: physio is that the best results are achieved with doing the exercises often, and be patient.

@Shalom277

5 жыл бұрын

Big thank you again for your valuable time! Much appreciated! Kind regards, Danny

Great video. Excellent advice and nicely put. Thanks 😉😃

Thanks for this! I’ve just broken a metacarpal in my hand so I am doing these exercises! Thanks very much !

@MEDICINEinaNutshell

3 жыл бұрын

Be diligent with the exercises, and good luck. 🙏🏽

I couldn't find a turkish video about this exercises thanks doctor u helped me much i had boxer fracture only 1 broken bone i will never punch a wall again thx again

@MEDICINEinaNutshell

3 жыл бұрын

👍🏽

@garyg8384

2 жыл бұрын

Nor will I 😥🤬

Thank you for these exercises. Have you any for helping a 2 month old fracture of the lower thumb bone please?

Fractures in adults take approximately 12weeks to heal completely.

@jacobrobsolino5666

3 жыл бұрын

I didn’t go hospital as the wait time was like 6 hours, almost certain I had a fracture as it’s been 4 weeks and I still have loss of function what would u suggest I do from now other then physio ?

@momchiltsonev2897

4 ай бұрын

@@jacobrobsolino5666get surgery

I can't do the last exercise, because my big joints can barely move, what should I do? :(

I have pain around my 2nd knuckle (of my index finger) when I try to move it and some numbness in my index finger. What could the problem be ? I don't think I broke it but it hurts... Should I continue the excercises or stop? Thank you in advance!

I am having my stiches removed today, and I am starting with excersise, I had 3 pins in palm, and my last (smalest finger) cant bend or straight all the way - is this because of th einjury, or because I was not moving it for two months I had pins and partial cascet on? Also, did you say to repeat those excersises every hour? What is the average time person return most of his finger mobility? My bone has healed "like a stone" , meaning great, but now I need to handle my reduced mobility - how long peopl eusually take to recover (I know every case is unique, but we are speaking in general). I am a 44 old male

I just got my 5th metacarpal surgery before 50 days . I have little bit wound on pinky knuckle but I could not able to straighten up and fully bend my pinky finger . What could I do . Thank you

I can several weeks. Be patient, do your physiotherapy regularly, and as recommended.

@infinitedeath1384

4 жыл бұрын

Hi i broke my right 5th metacarpal 4 years ago. Had surgery and got a metal implant because the bone wasn't staying in the correct position. I think it was because the muscles were to tense there, and pushing the bone back out. Today i have full movement of my hand, but it does ache when i do so. I was wondering if getting the metal implant removed would help reduce the ache i have in my hand.

Hello Dr. Please i have a question , a fracture in the 5th metacarpal with a 35~40 degrees angulation of fracture needs a surgury to install the pins or it doesnt have a surgury, Why i’m asking this because i had this fracture 5 weeks ago , now i removed the splint and doing these exercise but i noticed that the knuckle is not visible.. will it come back again and heal ? Or i should’ve done the surgury?

Hello sir, I met a small accident and 5th metacarpal was fractured, and it's just in position, doctor said, no need for k-wire , just split is enough for 6weeks. 15days back split is removed, now 2months completed, but fracture line still visible, how long it will take to go off fracture lines on x-ray, metacarpal fractured lines still visible after 2months??? how long it will take to disappear fractured lines on X-ray.. please tell me, thanks in advance....

Thanks for this. There is very little info on this.

Hey! Fractured midshaft of my 5th metacarpal on April15, with orthopedic practice I was considered done healing June 1st (approx six weeks) since then I’ve regained control of everything except my ring and pinky finger. Am I supposed to be pushing my hand with these exercises or am I better off waiting the full 12 weeks then starting to work those fingers.

@MEDICINEinaNutshell

3 жыл бұрын

The exercises shown in the video should be commenced immediately after it is established that hand fractures are stable (i.e. shall not move out of place when the digits are moved). This may, or may not, require an operation. These exercises are designed to prevent joint stiffness and ensure optimal movement of the digits. These exercises are NOT designed to strengthen the hand. The exercises should be performed as many times as possible each day for at least 3months. During at least the three months after the injury, or until the fracture is healed, one should neither lift heavy things nor do any strengthening exercises. One should not commence strengthening exercises until advised to do so by surgeon or physiotherapist. Hope this helps.

Some pain and stiffness but just keep moving it and everyday itll get better

When I want to do this exercises after kwire removal sir? After how many days want to do this ...last week my metacarpal fractured k wire removed .. tell me now that shall I do now this exercises....

Hi there, thanks for the video. I had a 4th Metacarpal complete break 3 weeks ago (surgery was 2 weeks ago; metal plate and screws were put in to re-align the bone and keep in position whilst the bone heals; ORIF procedure). I've been doing these exact exercises since around 5 days after surgery, but the thing i've picked up straight away since watching your video is that I've been doing these with way too much force (really trying to squeeze, especially with the last full fist exercise, thinking that I'd recover faster if I did so). My main concern is that I've pushed so hard that i've bent or moved the plate (as it feels funny when i move my fingers at the moment). I just wondered if you've ever come across this and if i'm right to be concerned? Any help or advice would be much appreciated. Rik

@Betterlaylow1

Жыл бұрын

I know this was a while ago but how is your hand been since

Have any advice for somebody who wants to strengthen their metacarpal a year later? I just want to keep my bones healthy I’m a boxer and would love a reply or any advice. (Broke my 4th metacarpal about a year ago when I was drunk and repeatedly punched the ground)

Hi I recently got free from my radius bone implant and my finger are all curled up and i am not able to stretchopen them full but i can contract is it a major issue or what should i do

I have fracture in 4 th metacarpel right finger I had surgery n i have a doubt now Is it all back to normal like weight lifting etc??

Thank you sir

I broke my fifth metacarpal in my hand and just got the cast off after 24 days. I wonder when I can do pull-ups without having a problem?

Thank you for this video - it's very helpful I broke my index metacarpal, first day out of the splint - is it normal to not be able to bend the finger fully yet?

@tomhill7043

Жыл бұрын

Hi I’m having the same problem and can’t make a fist, were you able to in the end?

@georgiearabella

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I have had full movement and strength for months now! It just takes time :)

How long after K pins are removed can you start doing exercises. I had a closed PP fracture in my pinky. It happened at work, so worker’s compensation has to approve therapy first. So when can I start doing exercises? Or should I give it a few days before trying anything?

@MEDICINEinaNutshell

3 жыл бұрын

This depends somewhat on how well stablised your fracture was after pinning (K-wires). However, generally speaking one should really start a gentle, graduated, physiotherapist supervised excercise regime within a week or two of having the fracture stabilised. My underpinning principle for management of hand fractures is “ Stabilise and Mobilise”. Otherwise digits/hands can develop stiffness, which may result in permanent decreased movement of digits and impaired hand function. Hope this has answered your question. Best of luck!

Thanks for your email. The pates and screws used for hand fractures are quite small and thin. Whilst I have not come across the plate bending due to exercises, it is not inconceivable. If you are concerned, I would seek a medical,opinion, and probably beat to have your fracture/plate re-xrayed, to be sure. Best of luck. S Majumder (Consultant Hand Surgeon)

I broke my 4th metacarpal 4 weeks ago & had the plaster removed yesterday. I was given no exercises or referral for hand therapy just told no driving for 2 weeks (which I don’t understand) & no lifting for 4 weeks so I’m feeling very much alone & unsure as I don’t want to do more damage. I have a lot of wrist pain & stiffness to my fingers which I think is due to poor casting. I did lots of gentle massage yesterday & am already getting a bit more movement. Are there any any normal activities that could do further damage? Thank you for this great video which is so easy to understand I am starting these exercises today.

@473sm

Жыл бұрын

How are you now?

@tojo8600

Жыл бұрын

I broke my 5 th metacarpal smallest one nd today i remove my splint after 23 days nd it's paining a little... can you share ur experience

@tojo8600

Жыл бұрын

A little more plz !

@Joezeih-the-artist101

Жыл бұрын

I broke my 4th metacarpal, pinky finger and radius in a MVC and I have been taking therapy for my hand. The 4th metacarpal is the most that hurts. You definately need heat to get circulation going and excersises 3-5 times a day. I deal with some stiffness daily but all this helps. Keep it moving and try to get the therapy at least 2 times a week.

i just got my plaster removed for a metacarpal fracture, and i can not close my hand or bend my fingers a lot so it is hard to do the first and third exercises but hopefully i heal properly and get back to my sport!

@weevilqt1072

4 сағат бұрын

How are you doing now?

thanks dude

Another question, I've been using your rehab techniques, I noticed I can not make a full closed fist. Is this common through the rehab process? Reminder, I just got my splint cast removed last Wednesday. Thank you for your valuable time. Kind regards, Danny

@butterbeanie9264

4 жыл бұрын

My hand wont close either lol it jist shakes like a mf

Hi, my thumbs metacarpels neck get fractured,I think it is a small fracture, it was on March 14 and I haven't visited the doctor due to lockdown, I can't flex my mcp joint towards my little finger, and the total movement is also less, will it be okk after few weeks or did I need to meet the doctor

@MEDICINEinaNutshell

4 жыл бұрын

I would certainly recommend that you see a doctor, and get an x-ray of your hand. Otherwise you are treating your hand blindly; not a good idea. Best of luck!

Hi, I've recently had this injury and today I've had my cast off I can complete all the exercise in this video with ease, however if I get into a press up position my hand won't bend back? Is this because of the casting had just come off or could it be more serious?

@MEDICINEinaNutshell

4 жыл бұрын

In adults bones take, and on average, 12weeks to heal; also when broken hand bone are treated with a cast, there is not uncommonly, some stiffness of the hand/wrist joints initially when the cast is remove. So, do not over-stress your fracture, and be patient with your joint movements; persist with regular physiotherapy, but do not overdo it.

Hello, I suffered a boxers fracture almost 7 weeks ago. I fractured metacarpals 4 and 5. I had to get a plate surgically screwed onto metacarpal 4 due to excessive angulation of the fractured bone . According to Xrays and my doctor I have fully healed and have been advised to wait until week 10/11 before beginning training upper body. How would you suggest I reintroduce myself back into training upper body strengthening my hands and forearms?

@MEDICINEinaNutshell

9 ай бұрын

Once you have healed completely (usually takes 12weeks in an adult) there should be no particular restriction, but I would restart with light weights and then graduate up. Hope that helps.

Hi Sir. I have a question. I broke my hand when I punched the wall 2 years ago. Didn’t go to the doctor to get it in a plaster. It healed but mobility is slightly limited. Doesn’t bother me. However, I was wondering if a metacarpal fracture can somehow translate into shoulder problem and stiffened upper back? I’ve been getting tinnitus when I experience upper back stiffness, don’t know if its related. Strangely, doing your exercises, kinda relaxes my neck and upper back

@justgaming2879

3 жыл бұрын

Can u make a complete proper fist?

@gricius

3 жыл бұрын

@@justgaming2879 I can make a fist and didn't lose a lot of strength on it. But if I do certain exercises in weightlifting that require me to twist my wrist, it hurts a little. Also, sometimes when I sleep I can feel that my whole hand has swollen. It happens very occasionally, maybe once a month

@justgaming2879

3 жыл бұрын

@@gricius damn maybe mine isn’t healed yet I can’t even close it half way.. I was hoping to work out but was I wrong! It’s been 5 weeks. How long was yours ? Thanks for replying

@gricius

3 жыл бұрын

@@justgaming2879 Maybe you have a different kind of injury that is affecting your strength and needs to be treated differently. For me, it wasn't a palm or wrist, it was the little finger. It's called boxer's fracture, which is when you punch with high force and the little finger connecting to your palm breaks. I think I was ready to return in like 2 weeks. When I broke my hand, I didn't put into plaster anything, I was stupid. Basically, I went to the hospital, was waiting there for 2 hours, and then like an idiot I said, fuck this, I'm going home, it's taking too long.

@Sdot69420

9 ай бұрын

​@@justgaming2879Did anything change bro I was in a cast for 7 weeks now it's off how were the exercises and did they help

Oh boy so.. I broken the top portion of my middle finger and urgent care told me it would take 6-8 weeks to heal. They did NOT tell me to work my finger out and it was painful so I kept wrapping it every few days and kept the splint on all this time. I’m in the 7th week and have a lighter splint for work but my finger won’t bend into a curl!! Ahhh!! How long will that take to return to normal curling of fingers ??😅

I broke 4 and 5 and aluna I belive its called had cast one for 1 month after removal yesturday I cannot open hand fully or make a fast and I cannot bend wrist my 5 and 4 steal feel numb like when the broke wrist and inside of hand are they most painfull

My splint was taken off after 5 weeks having the splint on. Will be going to physical therapy. Is it common to feel stiffnesd on the palm and fingers of my hand and some pain as I use the physical therapy techniques? How long until I can have full motion again of my hands? Regret so much for punching the wall and not a soft pillow. Thank you in advanced for your response. Kind regards Danny

@massimocampanella5228

4 жыл бұрын

Hi would mean a lot if u Reply do u have any problems with it now is everything back to normal same strength can u still do everything you where able to do before ?

@randomguy4039

2 жыл бұрын

@@massimocampanella5228 it would mean so much if you reply this comment, same question

@massimocampanella5228

2 жыл бұрын

@@randomguy4039 yo bro pretty sure this is about boxers fracture I had it over a year ago Everything is completely normal unfortunately I got into a fight about 6 months ago and hit someone’s tooth right on the same knuckle nothing broke but needed surgery again because infection only problem I have is when it’s cold outside it seems like that certain place is weaker then all the other knuckles I must not have the best blood flow going into it Anyway after u take ur cast off and whatever I needed pins in mine so it was pretty bad but after everything gets removed and u got ur mobile back in ur hand just to the exercise they tell u it will start to strengthen up u will feel like u can’t even move it at all seriously then over time it will get better ur knuckle will be very sensitive for a while but it does strengthen back to normal // I’m getting oral bpc157 search into it , it’s a peptide for healing do proper research there’s people out there that says crap like it will cause cancer and whatever no it doesn’t that study was very off they used like 150 grams in rats and said it caused cancer but humans only take 500micro grams which is so little there’s doctors on KZread that talk about it I’d look into that if u want to recover as fast as possible hope it helps bro

I broke my fifth metacarpal bone 21 days ago and now my little finger doesn’t close properly, will these exercises help me?

Good evening sir.my name is simran actually my lttl finger was fractured on 25 Oct nd on 4 nov i visit hsptl nd dctr applied splint over it ....one dctr advised me to strict immobilaztn nd another one advised me to remove splint nd start exercises m confused totally plz advised me wht I can do.

I'm suppose to get my cast off tomorrow but I noticed sense swellings down I have pain depending on how I move it. I hope I have good news and its still not broken or cracked.

@MEDICINEinaNutshell

3 жыл бұрын

Best of luck!

I would advise that you seek an opinion from a hand surgeon.

how many sets of 10 reps? also do u recommend we do these every day?

@MEDICINEinaNutshell

4 жыл бұрын

As many sets as you can manage, but within the limits of pain. Yes, certainly every day. Good luck.

Thank you. I broke one of my metacarpal bones. It's been about 5 - 6 weeks and I am doing exercises like these in the video. Is it normal to have pain in the knuckle joints? It's more painful in and around the knuckle that connects to the metacarpal that had the fracture. The actual fracture seems to be more on the mend atm. Thanks again.

@isaacguerrero597

3 жыл бұрын

That's because casting kills our hand as well no movement

My daughter is going to get her K Wire removed from her 5 th metacarpal. She is 14 years of age and plays basketball. How long does she have to wait after removal of k wire before participating in basketball activities? Thank you

@rizkiaulia2985

Жыл бұрын

Bagaimana keadaan putri anda sekarang?

I spiral fractured my fifth metacarpal 2 weeks ago. When should I start exercising

@MEDICINEinaNutshell

Жыл бұрын

For most hand fractures my motto is “stabilise and mobilise”. If you fracture is stable you start exercising straight away. If fracture is NOT stable, maybe you need to have an operation to have it stabilised, and then start exercising soon after. For advice specific to you, and your fracture, please contact your hand surgeon.

Stiffness post splintage very usual, as is pain when doing physio. How long to full range of movement - variable, but approximately 3 months.

@Shalom277

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you much. I'll let you know how it is going in a few weeks. Take care.

I had fractured my metacarpel in August last year , I had two screws in it until february. And I can't completly move my Fingers . It's really annoying , I work on it since months but nothing happens

@MEDICINEinaNutshell

4 жыл бұрын

From the little information you have provided I would suggest that there may be scar around your tendons and/or joints restricting the movement. So long after the injury/operation it is unlikely that physio would help any further. You may need further surgery to release the scars around the tendons/joints. I would recommend consulting a hand surgeon.

Hey I fractured the neck of my 2nd metacarpal I have had surgery and have a pinned plate which will be getting removed in a year or so but I am having issues with griping on objects will this naturally get better?

@MEDICINEinaNutshell

3 жыл бұрын

Difficult to comment accurately with such little information, but generally speaking, assuming optimal management and physiotherapy, one should expect good movements after a few weeks; regaining grip strength may take somewhat longer. I would advise that you have an x-ray to confirm that the fracture fixation is satisfactory, and do your physio every day, as often as you can. Best of luck!

I fractured my 4th and 5th metacarpal. I have a splint on for about 5 weeks now. Even with a 4th and 5th metacarpal fracture can I can apply the therapy techniques you illustrated in this video? which by the way I appreciate very much that you took the time to do. I hope to hear from you soon. Take care. Kindest regards, Danny

@africanfreak

4 жыл бұрын

I fractured my 3rd metacarpal

@marketingdays810

3 жыл бұрын

@@africanfreak same to me bro

@adamssmallengines

2 жыл бұрын

I broke my 4th and 5th in a fight

How many days of physical therapy can you expect for your average boxers fracture after pin surgery

@MEDICINEinaNutshell

3 жыл бұрын

Good question. If you mean how long should you continue your exercises for, the answer is at least 3months; some patients may benefit from carrying on for longer, until the improvement plateau, or normal hand function is achieved (good movement of digits, with little/no stiffness). Hope this helps.

hi there, I fractured my 5th metacarpal and didn't go to hospital until 5 weeks after the injury. they put me in a cast and now I am out of it. they said my bone has healed however it has been 1 month and pain is still there. is this normal and will these exercises help get rid of that pain?

I have a non displaced metacarpal fracture. It happened 6/22/24; I start the police academy 8/5/24. Do you think I will gain function and be healed by then?

@MEDICINEinaNutshell

17 күн бұрын

In an adult it takes approximately 3months for a bone to heal to the point where is essentially back to strength. So, for you, nearly, but not quite good to go. Best of luck👌🏽

i cant do this .. 5 weeeks after surgery, broke my 2,3,4,5 metacarpels, i cant bend my MCP's , help please

I have my 4th and 5th metacarpal broken completely and i feel a lot of stiffness while bending my fingers, is there thing i can do, cast was removed on the 21st day, and i have swelling in bank of palm

@MEDICINEinaNutshell

3 жыл бұрын

Once you had assurance from your hand surgeons that your fracture is in an acceptable position, and stable, you need to mobilise your fingers as per guidance in our video; have local physiotherapy guidance and support would be very useful as well.

My third metacarpal fractured, and I just had the cast taken off two days ago. Today while opening my hand I felt a sharp twinge of pain, enough to make me physically flinch while sitting. It doesn't hurt anymore and doesn't seem to have swelled at all, but is this still a cause for concern? Should I call my orthopedist to take a look?

@MEDICINEinaNutshell

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely; always best to get it reviewed by a hand surgeon. Best of luck!

@TheVohveli

3 жыл бұрын

@@MEDICINEinaNutshell thank you, Ill contact someone right away.

@TheVohveli

3 жыл бұрын

@@MEDICINEinaNutshell I got it checked out and turns out it had moved a bit, they gave me a new cast for two weeks after which we'll see if it needs nails put in. Thank you kindly for replying to me and making me check it out.

@MEDICINEinaNutshell

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure; hope it all gets better soon.

Its so helpful thank you so mach my hand like be for no one know my hand brokn

@MEDICINEinaNutshell

3 жыл бұрын

🙏🏽

I can barely even move the knuckle that was broken and I had surgery on it where a screw was put into my knuckle. This is a good 3 hrs after having the cast removed. How long can it take?

@saltlord4874

3 жыл бұрын

Same thing here. Unable to make a right angle bend with the little finger knuckle. How is going for you now ?

@techontheside4354

3 жыл бұрын

salt lord turns out the doctor who put my knuckle back together trapped a nerve and I can’t curl that finger completely in no more. I still haven’t been able to get the nerve moved because the operation got cancelled cuz of covid and it’s still not sorted. I’m a welder too and when your tig welding constantly pressing the button on and off too my finger is in agony, I’m 18 I’m not supposed to be all stiff and shit😂

@saltlord4874

3 жыл бұрын

@@techontheside4354 bruh, that sucks. Hopefully it gets sorted quickly.

@angryCS

9 ай бұрын

hows it now? can u stretch ur finger completely straight again? and make a strong fist?

So I fractured my 4th and 5th metacarpal and it was also dislocated. I needed a reduction and fixation with 1 k wire on my right hand. After recovery and physio will I notice a loss in grip strength ect?

@iimSky

3 жыл бұрын

Also do you recommend trying to do these exercises in a cast with the k wires in.I’m worried if I do I might move the wire

@tigerheart50

10 ай бұрын

After the surgury your hand healed 100%? Also the knuckle is visible?

I have a boxer fracture of the 5th medacarpal.. When should I start therapy? It's been 4 weeks since

@MEDICINEinaNutshell

4 жыл бұрын

I would start hand therapy right away, but of course consult a hand surgeon regarding your specific injury.

@angryCS

9 ай бұрын

hows it now? can u stretch ur finger completely straight again? and make a strong fist?

How many days after injury i should strt these movements. It's been 10 days, it was a minor fracture

@MEDICINEinaNutshell

3 жыл бұрын

As soon as possible. Start now

So I broke my 4th Metacarpal last week and its not displaced and my doctor put my hand in a cast for a projected 3 1/2 weeks. Im a basketball player its my dominant hand I put up lots of shots with it and lift heavy often so I'm trying to rehab to my best ability. I feel like the cast is holding me back is there any different way I could splint it or brace it while the bone heals. and how soon should I start these exercises?

@MEDICINEinaNutshell

2 жыл бұрын

Sooooo…. playing basketball with a hand with a broken bone in not advisable.

@muradkhalifa6700

2 жыл бұрын

@@MEDICINEinaNutshell oh no 😂 I was trying to say that is my sport I don’t do any sports or lifting till I’m healed. I just wanted to know when I could start these movements you showed I’m in a cast now but I can ask my hand ortho to put me in a splint he said that’s an option.

@MEDICINEinaNutshell

2 жыл бұрын

@@muradkhalifa6700 Sorry, I misunderstood. Yes, start the physio straight away. Best of luck!

@MiruSubete

2 жыл бұрын

I had the same injury yesterday while playing basketball 🏀 defending, I fractured my 4th Metacarpal head on my dominant hand just wondering how your doing and Did your hand get back to full strength? 💪

Hi sir I have broken metacarpal bone 4years ago since I punch a hard door.. My 4th and 5th metacarpal is crooked.. Can it be fixed naturally?.. What is the sign that my bones are okay.. It doesn't. Look well but it's movable

@MEDICINEinaNutshell

3 жыл бұрын

Difficult to respond to this question without seeing the patient and recent x-rays. May i suggest that you seek an opinion from a hand surgeon in your area.

It’s been a few weeks and when use my left hand to grapple my right I feel pain still

@MEDICINEinaNutshell

3 жыл бұрын

Regrettably this is not enough information to give you a sensible response. Sorry!

@dillanmistry

3 жыл бұрын

@@MEDICINEinaNutshell when pressure is applied to my right hand it still hurts

My 5th metacarpal is oblique fracture, 10weeks back, and i wore a splint for 6weeks, 3weeks back back splint is removed, till now fractured line visible on x -ray, can i use my hand general purposes like eating food, typing computer......

@muneerislam7593

Жыл бұрын

Dear ab kaisi hy finger app ki?

good morning... i had my 5th metacarpal broken. and done surgery... can i return to the gym even if my bone has a screw in the 5th metacarpal? if yes, when?? possibly??

@bilguunOO7

5 жыл бұрын

hows it going u in the gym now? howlong did u have to wait

@matthewnavarro86

3 жыл бұрын

@@bilguunOO7 any answer ?

I injured one of my metacarpal bones and had a surgery (a pin was inserted in it). The pin was removed a week ago. My concern is that I can't straighten my finger nor bend it all the way.

@MEDICINEinaNutshell

3 жыл бұрын

You need to have your hand assessed by a hand surgeon; if the fracture is in an acceptable position, and healing well, you need intensive hand therapy. Hope this helps. Best of luck!

@jesarafols3778

3 жыл бұрын

@@MEDICINEinaNutshell Thank you 🙂

Thankyou sir

@MEDICINEinaNutshell

2 жыл бұрын

🙏🏽

Anyone here broken their 3rd metacarpal bone??? I did just last month was told it was on a 20 degree angle had a cast put on and was sent to another hospital because apparently i needed surgery according to the first hospital... well when i went to the 2nd hospital i was referred to by the first hospital that dont have plastic surgeons the one i was referred to cut my cast off done a xray and when results came in i was told i didnt need surgery which i was very concerned about it considering the first hospital told me i needed it long story short they put a splint on and i have to have it on for 2 weeks then go back to the 2nd hospital to possibly have ot taken off and do hand exercises which is in a weeks time but when ive taken the splint off for showers ive tried to do similar exercises to see what would happen... for example i clinch a fist not fully tight but just lightly and my index finger and middle finger are very tight... is this normal? Just concerns me as i do muay thai kick boxing and i dont want it causing me any problems in the future im not aloud to punch with it for 3 months of course but even after the 3 months im concerned its going to give me grief... even knowing my index finger and middle feel tight while lightly clinching a fist is that just normal and does it go away? I hope so... was also told ill always have a lump in the middle of my hand which i dont like to look at lol... thanks.

@user-ll7py2or2u

17 күн бұрын

I was diagnosed with a non displaced 3rd metacarpal and was also advised that I don’t need surgery. I’m scheduled for an appointment with a hand therapist. I also am in martial arts and broke 2 cinder blocks for my 2nd degree black belt. As a result I’m now dealing with this. I’m hoping this will be a fast recovery!!! When it first happened I still could close my hand but not tight so I’m hoping that’s a good sign!!

I got a boxer's fracture 4 weeks ago. I wore a cast for 3 weeks. The doctor looked at the x-ray before putting the cast and said it was a classic boxer's fracture and that I don't need bone adjustments. When I took of the cast a different doctor told me my xray is fine and that I should do exercises with a stress ball. It's been a week since I took of my cast and my 5th methacarpal feels so weak I can barely somehow make a fist but with a weak knuckle. I'm worried If it's gonna heal properly

@MEDICINEinaNutshell

3 жыл бұрын

Please see the response I have posted to MR today, as I think this may answer your concern. Good luck!

@vukojicasandic3773

3 жыл бұрын

@@MEDICINEinaNutshell Thank you for the response, just a week later my hand is doing much better, I can make a full fist with almost no pain at all. I can see my knuckle properly now, seems like it popped back up. Squeezing a stress ball helped a lot.

@MEDICINEinaNutshell

3 жыл бұрын

@@vukojicasandic3773 👍🏽

@luffydmonkey6723

2 жыл бұрын

It'll be so helpful if you could send Your hand X-ray to me ,via telegram

It’s been about 6 weeks and it’s still broken am I still able to do the exercises tho?

@MEDICINEinaNutshell

3 жыл бұрын

In a word, Yes! Please refer to more detailed response to MR, that I have posted today

12-Dec-2020 I punched a guy in the head and had a hair line fracture on 5th Midshaft., I got cast on my hand for almost a month then i went for X-ray but the bone wasn't healed I waited another week., Then I removed the cast., My hand was still stiff. now it's moveable but still I have some pain while doing stuff like playing cricket or badminton. Please suggest what am i supposed to do now.? ..

@MEDICINEinaNutshell

3 жыл бұрын

I am assuming the fracture has healed, in an acceptable position? If this the case then you have now work at getting your stiff joints moving, all 3 joints associated with each finger. Physiotherapy works better the more often you do it; little and often, rather than too much at each episode of therapy. Decreasing the swelling in your fingers using massage and hand elevation helps the physiotherapy to improve finger movement, and increased finger helps reduce finger swelling, so a positive loop! Would strongly suggest expert advice and supervision by a hand physiotherapist. Hope this helped. Best of luck!

@shimonjohnamolike

3 жыл бұрын

@@MEDICINEinaNutshell the pain is coming down by the days Passing on. And I think my bone is healed but neither I feel it in the good position nor I see.

I didnt treat for years when i had this fracture it doesnt feel pain much but it hurts when i do this exercise and always had pain when my pinky finger hit anything .. My question - will it heal if it is an old fracture ?? Will it work by doing this exersice ?? Sir . Please reply anyone if urs worked

@jinankhan4127

3 жыл бұрын

Just go get it checked by a doctor

I broke the metacarpal area of my ring finger and ive been doing these exercises (maybe not every hour but about 5 times a day). I can do the curl easily with no pain but the knuckle movements still hurt a lot. Im still scared that it will never go back to normal function.

@MEDICINEinaNutshell

2 жыл бұрын

How long it hurts depends on when you broke the metacarpal, and what treatment you have had. Any further information?

@yovalord

2 жыл бұрын

@@MEDICINEinaNutshell its been about 7 weeks now, was in a cast for 3 weeks and a wrist guard thing for another 2. Was off work for 6 weeks and back now. Dr said to just keep doing these exercises but I do think the pain when clenching a fist is a bit much after 7 weeks.

@tarachand6809

2 жыл бұрын

My age 19my 1,2,3metacorpal frecture my surgery 3month ago And I will abble to weight

@vaibhavimodi6480

Жыл бұрын

@@MEDICINEinaNutshell hello

@phoenixeditz0927

8 ай бұрын

i have 4th and 5th metacarpal fracture, it's almost 7 weeks , it's still to be like not joined, any possible to join even henceforth without surgery, please kindly answer me.

Its been 5 weeks since i fractured my 5th base metacarpal and my ringer finger looks a little curved

@brysonmartinez3599

3 жыл бұрын

I have the same problem did yours ever heal?

@balkanerror7511

3 жыл бұрын

Same thingI broke my 4th and dislocated 5th, but my 5th one is rotated. I have to go to repositioning, doctors fucked up a month and a half ago when I broke it.

@NotStyloh

3 жыл бұрын

@@brysonmartinez3599 yeah I’m good now just have to be patient with it

How many weeks it will heal?

@vijaysuresh8411

5 жыл бұрын

it toook 4 weeks

I had to go through a surgery, and a metal wire was drilled in. Just got it removed after 6 weeks. But though out the period I haven't done any exercise and tried to avoid any kind of movement. At present I can't bend my little finger to a right angle at the knuckle joint make a proper fist even with the support of another hand, it's too stiff. Is it something that'll get better with exercise ?

@MEDICINEinaNutshell

3 жыл бұрын

In my opinion (I am a hand surgeon) one should commence exercises like those in this video ASAP after a hand fracture is stable (this may or may not require surgery). Please see my response to MR that I have posted today; I think this may answer your question.

My fifth finger has been form stiff c due a month recovery, would it be normal again?

@MEDICINEinaNutshell

3 жыл бұрын

Hopefully yes; but you have not told me why your finger is stiff (injury?). You shall certainly need appropriate hand specialist input, AND regular and diligent physiotherapy. Best of luck!

@planthoria

3 жыл бұрын

I had fifth metacarpal surgery. On december 28. Doctor gjve me pen accros metacarpal to fifth finger knuckel which is make my finger forming c, i did light theraphy but it hurt while i do that. So after pen release my finger stay on c form and i did this exercise hopefully my finger back to normal. My finger nerves is fine no muscles been injured too.. the doctor only fixing the bone using pen. Which is stiffing my knuckle on it

@MEDICINEinaNutshell

3 жыл бұрын

@@planthoria sounds like you need intensive physiotherapy. May I suggest you seek out a trained hand physiotherapist.

@planthoria

3 жыл бұрын

@@MEDICINEinaNutshell thanks for advice.

Hi after removing my cast the swelling is not reducing and it’s painful any suggestions for that?

@MEDICINEinaNutshell

3 жыл бұрын

A bit more info, please? What and when was the injury; what treatment have you had?

@iparitoshbhatt

3 жыл бұрын

@@MEDICINEinaNutshell the fracture was in my right hand 3rd finger metacarpal bone. I had 21 days plaster in my hand. Doctor removed the plaster yesterday and I have swelling on back of my palm and my 3rd finger (middle finger) is painful can’t move the hand and finger properly!!

@MEDICINEinaNutshell

3 жыл бұрын

@@iparitoshbhatt Hmm; my algorithm for treatment of hand fractures is : get into acceptable position if necessary; stablise if not stable; mobilise. Keeping hand fractures in a plaster may cause hand/finger stiffness; not keeping hand elevated causes swelling. I would suggest that 3weeks that you: - keep hand elevated (hand above level of elbow) - get xray to ensure that the fracture is in an acceptable position >> if yes, mobilise under physiotherapy guidance (with removable splint to protect for another 5-8weeks) >> if no, then fracture needs fixing operatively

@iparitoshbhatt

3 жыл бұрын

@@MEDICINEinaNutshell thank you 🙏🏼

Trying to learn how to play guitar again after breaking my index metacarpal

Has anyone here broke their 4th and 5th Metacarpal ? If so I’ve recently broke mine couple weeks back and I have a check up on the 9th but so far I Cant close my hand in a fist and don’t have much movement in my wrist. If anyone has gone thru this let me know..

@balkanerror7511

3 жыл бұрын

Broke my 4th and dislocated 5th with rotation. 4th is fixed and healing but 5th isn't placed well, it's still rotated, doctors fucked me up. I'm going on monday to fix that. So far, it happened more than 4 weeks ago, and I can barely move my lil finger. There's also weakness in my whole fist, can't close it up and big black-green-yellow bruise on palm and above 4th metacarpal bone.

@jeramiahcobb2115

3 жыл бұрын

How is your hand now?

@sloomaro7339

3 жыл бұрын

@@jeramiahcobb2115 it’s alright I can’t bend it back as much as I can with my left hand but that’s because I stopped going to therapy so it’s my fault but other then that it’s fully functional again I work at a tire shop lifting heavy stuff so I have my strength and everything back again

@jeramiahcobb2115

3 жыл бұрын

@@sloomaro7339 ohh alright thanks for responding

@angryCS

9 ай бұрын

@@balkanerror7511 hows it now? can u stretch ur finger completely straight again? and make a strong fist?

My index knuckel is not on its position today my cast was removed Please help Doctor

@MEDICINEinaNutshell

4 жыл бұрын

Whilst I would like to help, it is regrettably impossible to do so from a distance. Sorry. If you are worried, I would strongly recommend that you consult your doctor as soon as possible. Best of luck.

I have open fracture of second third and fourth metacarpal bones. They put screws in the second in the fourth one the third one two k wires which have since been removed. I got caught up in medical paperwork so I've been unable to get into therapy for my hand I'm doing what I can by watching these videos. But so far they've only focused on breaking one metacarpal bone. I've broken three. Should I still be doing the same exercises ?

@MEDICINEinaNutshell

Жыл бұрын

Apologies for late response, but yes, same exercises. Good luck👍🏽

I fractured my 5th metacarpal . Its been a week since the cast came off. I am not able to make a fist. The pinky fingers seems as if it's really stiff. How long will it take for me to make a fist ? I am worried.

@ManishKumar-rs8tw

4 жыл бұрын

Try dipping in COLD ICY water for 15 sec then immediately into HOT water for 10-15 secs... It will heal really fast.

@angryCS

9 ай бұрын

hows it now? can u stretch ur finger completely straight again? and make a strong fist?

Hello sir, i had an small accident and 5th metacarpal was fractured, and it's just in position, doctor said, no need for k-wire , just split is enough for 6weeks. 2weeks back split is removed, now 2months completed, but fracture line still visible, how long it will take to not shown crack line on x-ray, and I'm afraid of do physiotherapy, because when I'm doing physiotherapy some pain on fracture site. Give me some suggestions, please, thanks in advance....

@MEDICINEinaNutshell

2 жыл бұрын

The fracture takes, on average, 3-months to heal completely, but from 4-weeks it is stable enough for aggressive physio( but NOT stable enough to lift heavy things). THE PHYSIOTHERAPY IS VERY IMPORTANT.

@vijayramaraju3522

2 жыл бұрын

@@MEDICINEinaNutshell thank you sir

@MEDICINEinaNutshell

2 жыл бұрын

@@vijayramaraju3522 🙏🏽

@muneerislam7593

Жыл бұрын

What is the condition of your fractured finger now?

Fingers can't bend so far

I broke my hand 5 months ago but it still hurts and can’t write too much which effects my studies badly and i hate it i wish i broke my other hand so i could continue studying without pain

Why the fuck would one be hanging on a window sill?

Anyone seeing this after a broken hand dont fk around and do everything the doctor tells u i broke mine at 16 im 23 now and its killing me also very weak no grip strenght

@drea6634

4 жыл бұрын

i took my cast off first day lol

@akchief740

4 жыл бұрын

@@drea6634 I took my cast off by myself today

@akchief740

4 жыл бұрын

@@drea6634 does your hand looks weird too because mine does 😟

everyone take splints off immediately for best results

@Puakenikeni808

Жыл бұрын

Basically that’s my orthopedic told me. I broke mine last week and I don’t need surgery. They said we could cast it, flexible splint or wear the splint I have already with the wrap. But he doesn’t want me to really want me using it all day. He wants me to practice making a fist. It’s confusing because I had a clean break so idk how I’m expected to make a fist when my hand feels tense. I can say I can kind of make one but my pinky is stubborn.

4 days after pinning surgery on my 5th metacarpal. I'm going crazy I want to move my hand

@Lava_Girl-

4 жыл бұрын

Just had my pins removed 3 days ago. They put on a smaller splint. It gets better, lots of patience needed.

@rw3468

4 жыл бұрын

@@Lava_Girl- Thank you. Best wishes for a speedy recovery

@angryCS

9 ай бұрын

hows it now? can u stretch ur finger completely straight again? and make a strong fist?

Very pain when bending bigger joints

Punched my truck out of anger 5 years ago found out I fractured my 5th mp and here I am

@MEDICINEinaNutshell

8 ай бұрын

Best of luck. We all have done silly things under the influence of overwhelming emotion. The past cannot changed, so concentrate on the present. Hope your hand gets better.

I just got my 5th metacarpal surgery before 50 days . I have little bit wound on pinky knuckle but I could not able to straighten up and fully bend my pinky finger . What could I do . Thank you

@MEDICINEinaNutshell

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear this. Certainly do your physio, but somewhat worrying that at 50days you still have a wound. I would advise contacting your surgeon to ensure all is okay.

@trending4747

2 жыл бұрын

@@MEDICINEinaNutshell thanks for your reply 😊