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I slipped at work and hit my wrist (fract 3 yrs ago) dull metal. got a small cut. woke up horrible pain throughout arm. is it the cut or the bone? h.

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Dr. James Stone answered

Difficult to say: It's difficult to say without additional diagnostic tests. Any severe pain should prompt a visit to the doctor. Through a combination of obtaining an X-ray and performing a physical examination, your doctor should be able to help determine the source of your pain.

Dr Livingston agreed

Answered 12/4/2014

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A member asked:

I slipped at work and hit my wrist (fract 3 yrs ago) dull metal. got a small cut. woke up horrible pain throughout arm. is it the cut or the bone? h.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Stone answered

Dr Livingston agreed

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