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Injured my wrist month ago and i had xrays taken and nothing was wrong so they just had me wear a brace for two weeks. the pain is back. what do i do?
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Visit an orthopod.: Some fractures don't show on an xray for 2 or more weeks. Get re-evaluated!
Answered 5/26/2014
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