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They say i broke my wrist, but only my hand and fingers hurt/are bruised. did they misdiagnose me?

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Bruising can travel: Bruises do indicate injury but can occur at a short distance away from the injury. If a person breaks their wrist, the blood may pool or collect into spaces in a person's hand such as the back of the hand or carpal tunnel area. Seek a hand specialist to evaluate further.

Answered 11/29/2014

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