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Hit cement floor with palm moveable painful knot where knuckle "was" it hurts to clench a fist and pick anything up. is this boxers fracture?

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Dr. David Bailie answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Could be: Get an X-ray and see a hand specialist at your age it can involve the growth plate

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 6/8/2014

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A member asked:

Hit cement floor with palm moveable painful knot where knuckle "was" it hurts to clench a fist and pick anything up. is this boxers fracture?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Bailie answered

Dr Parvez agreed

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