18D advice should be taken with a grain of salt here as we are not doctors.
After reading some sites non-displaced fractures generally heal well without surgical intervention but require strict immobilization.
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Nondisplaced distal fractures heal well with strict immobilization in a well-molded short arm thumb spica. Controversy exists over whether to use a long arm or a short arm cast. One comparison16 found that nondisplaced fractures healed well regardless of the type of cast that was used. Current treatment for this type of fracture is a thumb spica, but some evidence suggests that the thumb could be omitted from the cast. A randomized prospective trial17 found that immobilization of the thumb did not improve outcomes for nondisplaced fractures. Screw fixation may speed recovery to pre-injury activities; referral for surgery may be indicated, depending on the needs of the patient.18 As the fracture line moves proximally, there is more risk of displacement and nonunion; therefore, it would be appropriate to refer these patients for orthopedic consultation.If conservative treatment is attempted, a long arm cast with thumb immobilization is appropriate.
Fractures with even small amounts of displacement are prone to nonunion, and operative treatment is recommended.19 Splinting and referral are indicated.
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Bottom line refer to a good Ortho Doc and see what they say, or seek a 2nd opinion. Many start with conservative treatment as opposed to pulling out the shotgun (surgery) and blasting away.
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