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Hi my friend hit her hand of a wall a week ago her last 3 fingers are swollen and bruised also her knuckles look sunk she cant bend her fingers.help?

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Fracture: Help? On the internet? This is one of the most common causes of a broken hand. Your friend needs an X-ray.

Answered 6/7/2014

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A member asked:

Hi my friend hit her hand of a wall a week ago her last 3 fingers are swollen and bruised also her knuckles look sunk she cant bend her fingers.help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Killian answered

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