A member asked:

Hit my hand closed fist off a wall in a fight my knuckles are swollen ones really swollen red and hurts to touch and move closing my hand hurts alot?

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Dr. Steven Brown answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Boxers fracture: Common injury as described is a metacarpal fracture most commonly the 5th metacarpal. You need x rays and possible casting or open reduction and plating. Seek care with hand surgeon. Possible sagital band injury as well.

Answered 7/3/2016

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See your doctor: It sounds like the force and results on your hand seem more like a fracture than a bad bruise and you need to see a doctor who will likely order an :-|ray.

Answered 11/24/2016

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