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Janet, it sounds like they simply don't communicate very well with their patients which stinks.

If Ricks wrist is broken, they would want to let all the swelling go down before putting a plaster cast on it. This way it will be a better, more effective fit. He should have an adjustable splint on it until that time. As long as the wrist is immobilized by a splint it should be fine to wait until Monday, if need be, but they certainly should have told you that!