If u have a hair line fracture in your elbow do you have to get a cast.?!

Question: If u have a hair line fracture in your elbow do you have to get a cast..?
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Depends which bone & if there is any ligament/tendon damage but it could be a half-cast or back slab which immobilizes the injured bone to let it heal. Your orthopaedic doctor will advise you. My daughter had the same thing.Health Question & Answer

Not always if the fracture is in the radial head usually a sling will sufficeHealth Question & Answer

Yes, for about 5 weeks!

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yes it is called a long arm cast
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yep for about three weeksHealth Question & Answer

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If u have a hair line fracture in your elbow do you have to get a cast.?!

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