How To Treat Boxer's Fracture

Splint Or Cast The Injured Hand

Once diagnosed with a boxer's fracture, patients will likely be provided with a splint or cast for the injured hand they'll be required to wear until the bone has healed properly. This treatment method is used for all fractures that don't immediately require some form of surgery. The goal of any cast or splint is to immobilize the broken bone so the injury doesn't worsen. If the patient's hand isn't properly immobilized following a fracture, using their hand before the bone has healed can lead to damage in the surrounding tendons, nerves, ligaments, and muscles. When individuals have been told to splint or cast the injured hand, it is important to keep the cast dry while they are wearing it so it doesn't lose its strength. If the fracture swells too much, it's possible patients will experience some pain directly under the cast. If such an issue occurs, patients should contact their doctor to determine if their cast should be loosened or removed.

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