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A member asked:
I punched a wall and the right side of my hand is swollen. i can move my pinky but it hurts when i move it. my pinky knuckle hurts as well! any advice?
10 doctors weighed in across 5 answers
Boxers fracture: Sounds like u may have a boxers fracture need to get an xray of your hand.
Answered 3/13/2017
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See a doctor: A fracture is likely, and this needs medical attention, including examination and probably x ray.
Answered 3/17/2018
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Boxer's fracture: Most likely a boxer's fracture of the 5th metacarpal. Need to get an xray of the hand with 3 views and see an orthopedic doctor.
Answered 7/9/2017
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Boxer's Fracture: One of the most common diagnosis in men in their twenties and thirties is the post 'hitting a wall' fracture of the hand. It is time for an x-ray. There are better anger management techniques then breaking your hand hitting a wall. Just saying.
Answered 5/15/2018
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Xrays: Go get some x-rays, you may have a boxer's fracture.
Answered 10/1/2016
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Punched the wall and hurt my hand. First it was swollen, i iced it now just my wrist hurts. I know it was dumb of me, but any tips?
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Hello I punched a wall Monday night I'm still having pain on my pinky knuckle and it was swollen but it has decreased over the past few days do you think I broke a bone?
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