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I heard a snap in my hand so i had x-rays & was told nothing's wrong but i can't shake anyone's hand without major pain. do i need a second opinion?

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Not likely: It could be a bad sprain. Even if there was a fracture in the wrist, many times, no surgery is needed. But, if the x-ray was negative, it's unlikely to be anything but a sprain. This will improve over several days. In the meantime, you can try a wrist splint or ACE wrap. These are available at most pharmacies.

Answered 10/9/2014

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