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A 32-year-old female asked:

My 103lb dog tried running outside. i. caught her with my left hand. pain in wrist, palm, and middle finger and is very warm now. can't make a fist ?

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Dr. Edward Hellman
Dr. Edward Hellmananswered
Orthopedic Surgery 31 years experience
Be seen: I would encourage you to be seen. While there are many possibilities that could represent minimal injuries, you may very well have ruptured one if the flexor tendons in your hand, which would require surgery to fix. When a flexor tendon injury occurs, patients have pain and swelling in the palm and are unable to make a fist like you are describing.
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Dr. Carol Stauffer-munekataanswered
Family Medicine 38 years experience
Get an X-Ray: See your PCM or go to an Urgent Care for an evaluation and X-ray. Your wrist is sprained and may be fractured. Ace wrap, elevation, and Ice the area while awaiting medical care - and do not drive! Tylenol (acetaminophen) or Motrin will help with pain until your evaluation.
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Orthopedic Surgery 36 years experience
Flexor tendon: You may have ruptured a flexor tendon or suffered a jersey finger. It should be checked
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