AIBU?
foxinsocks · 20/06/2015 13:30
Is it painful? I would wear a sling or something just to immobilise it and stop other people from bashing it. You can get braces for hands/wrists that immobilise it but you can take them off?
Did you want to swim? If it's because you want to drive, I wouldn't anyway as your insurance probably wouldn't cover you.
FishCanFly · 20/06/2015 13:41
I got a brace. And i am carefulf not to lift anything, or actually do anything. And yes i want to be in the water vs. not being able to shower properly. The fracture is barely visible on xray. Its not really painful, just slightly uncomfortable at some angles.
RB68 · 20/06/2015 13:51
Not sure the one we had was a limbo but was excellent - we didn't test with full submersion but for showers was perfect. I would go for cast as there is no such thing as a nearly broken bone (per xray) it either is or isn't and needs to be kept in place. Ask if you can have a removeable cast at all - you might have to pay for it yourself though. (Ie plastic and velcros on to immobolise)
Ilovehamabeads · 20/06/2015 13:51
Went to Spain for 3 weeks with dd having a full arm cast. She was in the pool or sea at least twice a day. Used a bloccs waterproof cover. Worked perfectly if used correctly. Started to deteriorate during the 3rd week and let some water in. Was fine for 2 weeks though. Bit unsightly- bright blue- but saved our holiday.
RB68 · 20/06/2015 13:52
Not sure the one we had was a limbo but was excellent - we didn't test with full submersion but for showers was perfect. I would go for cast as there is no such thing as a nearly broken bone (per xray) it either is or isn't and needs to be kept in place. Ask if you can have a removeable cast at all - you might have to pay for it yourself though. (Ie plastic and velcros on to immobolise)
Happfeet2911 · 20/06/2015 17:47
A support of some kind should be fine if it's that small, immobilising your arm for weeks will probably cause more problems with muscle wastage. Also, wearing a full plaster in a hot climate could be horrible, sweaty and uncomfortable. Up to you of course but I would avoid it too.
londonrach · 20/06/2015 17:51
I wouldnt risk it but can you wear a removable one. Hands are very important and you want it to heal well. Arthritis could be a problem in later years. Back to doctor and ask if you can have removeable one and enjoy your holiday. Look on the positive side of this...gets you off the washing up 
CheeseToastie123 · 20/06/2015 18:25
Is it a scaphoid fracture? The blood supply to the scaphoid can be very poor, you're risking long term discomfort and damage. How recent was the injury? Scaphoid fractures can take a fortnight to fully show, and I have only just had one finally ruled out with a CT scan 8 weeks after an injury (which is still swollen and causing me considerable discomfort, hence the worry of a missed fracture). The Limbo was great for my two weeks in plaster.
FishCanFly · 21/06/2015 13:30
I had this household accident over a week ago. At first didn't pay attention, but it was a very strange discomfort (like shooting pain when opening a door or dog pulling his lead). Got an Xray and nothing's really broken, just a barely visible crack in one of the bones (forgot to ask what it is called). Plaster terrifies me not only because of missing swimming, but also sweating itching and not being able to scratch.
That velcro thing so far feels satisfying, will see what doctor says next week
Skiptonlass · 21/06/2015 13:55
Don't just leave it! The risk with some hand fractures (the most common scaphoid ones) is that the blood supply to some of the bones only goes in at one side - if you don't fix the bones properly it can die, leaving you with limited mobility and arthritis.
If you're flying and its recent, you'll probably only have a half cast anyway in case of flying. But don't just leave it, you're storing up problems for the future.
Totality22 · 21/06/2015 18:45
I suspect I have a fracture in one of my foot bones, I wish someone was willing to bloody treat me though
(GP has referred me for physio, I am going back to see a different GP as I am not happy about it)
Do not go against medical advice would be my take on this OP.
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