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What to do if i have fractured, broken or bruised hand?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Get med eval: It usually requires x-rays (plus medical hx ; physical exam) to correctly diagnose a fracture. An appropriate treatment plan will follow after evaluation.

Dr Munshower and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 5/4/2014

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