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Could I Have Broken My Bones In The Hand After Punching A Wall?

I punched a wall a few days ago and immediately the next morning my hand was swollen and bruised around 3 of my knuckles. Yesterday i noticed that I have a quick, sharp pain go through my hand when i grab the steering wheel the wrong way. I also noticed that if i move my finger up and down, it painfully creaks. i have a high pain tolerance so it isn t unbearable, its just uncomfortable. Do you think i could have broken my knuckle?
Fri, 8 Nov 2019
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Hello,
Thanks for the query.
Fracture is unlikely but contusion is possible.
As of now you can use analgesics/anti inflammatory combination like aceclofenac/seratiopeptdase for symptomatic relief.
You can consult an orthopaedic and plan for an X-ray to rule out fracture.
Wishing all the best.
Thanks
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Could I Have Broken My Bones In The Hand After Punching A Wall?

Hello, Thanks for the query. Fracture is unlikely but contusion is possible. As of now you can use analgesics/anti inflammatory combination like aceclofenac/seratiopeptdase for symptomatic relief. You can consult an orthopaedic and plan for an X-ray to rule out fracture. Wishing all the best. Thanks