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My friend hit her wrist and it cracks and pops when she moves it, and pressure on it really hurts. could it be sprained? it is also swollen & bruised.

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Dr. Prem Gupta answered

Fracture needs r/out: Without xrays it is not possible to rule out fracure.

Dr Stevens and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/7/2013

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A member asked:

My friend hit her wrist and it cracks and pops when she moves it, and pressure on it really hurts. could it be sprained? it is also swollen & bruised.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Prem Gupta answered

Dr Stevens and another doctor agreed

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