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I fell and landed on my right hand.went to the hospital and no broken bones.my hand and rist is hurts real bad and i hurt it again. whats wrong?

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Occult fracture: If you are having persistant pain past 2 weeks have it x-rayed again. If still very painful ask for a cat scan of the wrist.

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Sprain: If x- rays were negative for a fracture, then u likely have a sprain/strain.

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Dr. Thomas Deberardino answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Likely a sprain: Soft tissue injury to the wrist (sprain) can cause localized pain, swelling, and decreased ability to use the wrist normally. X-rays are taken to rule out fracture, and/or a less obvious subluxation or dislocation of juxtaposed bones of the hand and wrist. Sprain-related pain subside rapidly with limitations of use and perhaps immobilization. Persistent pain mandates orthopaedic evaluation.

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