I have a boxer's fracture on my right hand (I am right handed). It happened 2 nights ago. The ER Dr. straightened out the bone and the x-ray afterwards shows the bone was set nicely. I have a half cast with my thumb and first 2 fingers out. There's a little play in the cast and I can wiggle the 4th and 5th fingers a slight bit.

My question is whether I should attempt to use this hand at all. I can do some small tasks with the hand (i.e. use computer mouse, brush teeth... ) These small things sometimes cause pain, sometimes not. Of course I understand that the bone is broken so it ought to hurt. What I am wondering is [if the pain is the bone moving and am wondering if using the hand at all will slow healing.

As long as the support does not allow movement, the rest of the hand can be used normally

Only you and your doctor know your medical history, this was and is a question for your doctor