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Does Swelling After An Injury Indicate A Fracture?
hi I tripped today on a broken sidewalk and fell on my right hand and injured the last two fingers. Most of the pain was when i first fell. i iced it all day and took advil. it feels better but now half my hand is swollen. if i can move my fingers, should i still get an xray?
Mon, 22 Aug 2016
Hello. The problem here is likely a sprain but I suggest you get an x-Ray since there may also be a small fracture
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