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Hit the side of my hand on wall, pinky hurts. when i open/close hands, it feels out of place, kinda detached. closingninto fist hurts a bit. help?

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Dr. Brett Levine answered

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Boxer fracture?: You may have a boxers fracture. Should get an X-ray and manage based upon the X-ray.

Answered 5/9/2014

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A member asked:

Hit the side of my hand on wall, pinky hurts. when i open/close hands, it feels out of place, kinda detached. closingninto fist hurts a bit. help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Brett Levine answered

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