i have just broken my hand its now in plaster. i am a graphic designer, how long should i take off work?
373327
I broke my hand once. It took me 6 months to recover function and another 2 years to get it back to it's fullest use. Hate to say it... your done at work for a while. Unless you are creative and can paint with your toes or something.
490857
I had it in both hands and both at the same time, this was done in 83 at that time they cut my hands with a scalpel and recovery was real long, it took a year to lift weights again and certain, now days, it is a piece of cake, it is done by laser, and recovery is a very short period. Once it is done, no problems, all gone and you will sleep again and your hands feel normal. depending how bad your problem is will depend on the recovery period, you will  do things real soon, but hard work might have to wait a couple months. word of advice, get it done and over with, or it will get worse, that is why mine was so bad, and my recovery so long, I just let it go way too long. I wish they had the laser when I had it done. My friend had it done recently and she was doing allot in a few weeks. Once healed, you can do anything you want. Good Luck to you.
458384
Your doctor will tell you when you can return to work.  Be sure to follow his instructions!
161886
im assuming you want it to be better faster because you are involved in an extra curricular activity or sport.  correct?  make sure you wrap it tightly to relieve the pressure.  instead of taking showers, try a hot bath with some bath salts.  when you sleep or sit down, keep it elevated.  ice it constantly.  before going to sleep, move it around and stretch and massage it.  when you think it feels better don't just start running and jumping on it, keep it wrapped till your 100% certain it's healed, if you don't there is a high possibility it will be reinjured again.  Trust me, I know it's tough but it will get better.  I've been a professional dancer and teacher for many years now and I have survived a lot of different injuries.
894360
Usually just casting or splinting the bone and pain killers is sufficient. Expect to be out of commission for about 4-6 weeks.
722569
Take it off for your shower only. I learned this the hard way. My broken thumb is just now mended.\n\nI kept taking my splint off all the time and when I had it x-rayed after 2 weeks it hadn't healed at all. After that I left it on 24/7 (except to shower) and when I went back in 3 weeks it was moostly healed. \n\nLOL! My boyfrend kept yelling at me...
445603
Go to work.  You might need the sick day later on...
89900
my hubby had surgery twice ( elbow & wrist ) and both times it was an outpatient procedure but he was completely asleep. you will have mild pain for a few weeks and will probably be completely better in about six weeks. in the meanwhile of the healing process depending on if its the hand you use most you will require lost of help, from eating to daily normal activities
514972
A bunch of experts here I see many good answers. I think you should work to live and not live to work. When you stop having fun with your work, its time to move on.
97057
You need to get it x-rayed. Sometimes, a jammed finger, or one that is sprained hurts worse than an actual break! Trust me, I've had many!
98172
so true but also learn to put away 10 percent or more of your paycheck and create an emergency fund so that if you lose your job or break your leg you can support yourself for six months without employment and when you gain employment get insurance and AFLAC so that you dont blow all your savings on hospital bills when you break your leg ;)
478759
1. Put on a band that you wear just below your elbow. Maybe able to find this in a drugstore.\n\n2. antiinflammatory drugs (like Advil)\n\n3. rest\n\nGive this about three weeks to work.
838124
Right steve,you need to go bck to A/E to get this injured finger checked out and x-rayed.Some fractures are worst then others,some need manipulating bck in to place and other fractures need just taping together.In the mean time get some elaster plaster and a piece of gause (dressing) fold the dressing in half and place the dressing in between the injured finger and the nxt finger,get the plaster and cut two pieces long enough to go round both fingers,tape two fingers together one nr the nail area and the other just above the knuckles,this will help until you go bck to the A/E dept,but you should get this seen to just incase its a serious fracture,oh and dont get the plaster and dressing wet.Good Luck
409935
4-5 weeks if you're big superstar like 'Goldenballs Beckham" who has access to finest medical science can offer. Best to let it rest for 6-8 weeks. Eat healthily and it'll heal, all broken bones do. \nAnd thank God for that.
1145820
speaking from experience..i broke my leg in 2 place and my wrist in 9 during the same accident.I was out of work for 6 months..i waited and rested as told but also kept stretching and flexing my foot and hand to keep things in motion. if you have had it immobilized for this entire time it will take some rehab.. you may also look at the possibility that your hooked on your pain meds. they will trick your brain into thinking your in pain just so you'll take more. Be careful and good luck
974379
Assuming you are not joking. Try soaking your hand in acetone based nail polish remover. Soaking in warm water also helps to break the bond, as your skin softens
763710
I was walking along the street and I tripped over a broken paving slab...fell flat out into the road just as a long line of schoolchildren came round the corner.  I was so embarrassed that I staggered up and walked away. I didnt realise that I had broken my arm until about 10 minutes later :((