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A hairline fracture of the wrist will not always need to be immobilized. If there is no displacement of the bones, the wrist will heal perfectly without casting. You may find greater comfort using a stiff brace rather than nothing, and the brace is far more comfortable, hygienic and better for the skin than a plaster cast. Your doctor will need to see x-rays to determine if the break needs casting or not. Without the cast you will need to exercise caution since the bone is already weakened, but with normal usage as you can bear it the wrist will heal in the same amount of time as with a cast. See your doctor and have x-rays in any event.

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Yes a hairline fracture can heal by itself but the treatment modality depends on the age of the patient, type of fracture and the effected bone.

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Only a Doctor can determine for sure, but it may be casted or just immobilized. Either way it will need to be prevented from moving or taking any stress for about 6 weeks.

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my 2 yr old son had a wrist fracture and his doctor said yes it will heal by itself but still not convinced, not sure what to do

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No, it should be looked at by a Doctor for a concussion, or brain damage!

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6 weeks

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