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A member asked:

Will my 5th metacarpal broken if there's no visible swelling and is only very painful if i lean on it or sway my arm? all fingers line up.

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Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

If your asking : It is possible, it possible there is still a fracture.

Dr Sneid and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/31/2014

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