5th metacarpal fracture

[Shuin]

Hello

i'm a 27yo male with no health issues or any history !
i broke my 5th RH metacarpal on august 2 when i punched the guy who tried to steal my Girlfriend's purse !

had it reduced in the hospital but 10 days later a follow up xray was taken and we discovered the bone had was displaced.

august 18th I got it fixated internaly with a k-wire.... i would love a second opinion of how the healing goes because even though i have no pain , orthopedist said we should leave the bone as it is for one more week !!!

what i am worried about is the complications of such a long term immobilization of the ring and pinkie fingers... i am an it hardware specialist and my fingers are going through loads of typing and folding/extension each day , so i'm a bit worried there !!

i am giving you my xray taken 3 days ago !

[Shuin]

so according to you this xray is normal for a 4weeks post op fracture , am i right ?

Thanks for your response !!

[KaleemMohdBPT]

hi...
Most minor undisplaced metacarpal fractures, managed with appropriate immobilisation and physiotherapy, can recover and return to sport or full activities in approximately 6 -12 weeks (a protective splint may be required). In more severe cases, particularly those patients with displaced fractures, injuries to other structures or those fractures requiring surgery or anatomical reduction, recovery may take greater than 12 weeks, with a greater period of rehabilitation and physiotherapy. It is important to note however that the fracture may take many months to regain full bony strength.

[Shuin]

thanks in advance !
Shuin