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Can you use your hand if the 5th metacarpal is fractured by back of hand?somethings make it hurt. little swollen & a small bruise hurts to shake hands
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Is it fractured?: If it is fractured at present - yes. If it is an old fracture this could be a trapped nerve, trapped in the old fracture during healing.
Answered 10/6/2014
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