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10y old gymnast. on her left hand, the three knuckles and the area under them are purple. there is a tender spot. is it fracture or stress fracture?
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Need X-Ray Vision: Could be either or something else. To be sure, the hand should be examined in-person and a decision made as to what to do , especially at this age. Would be important to know the exact circumstances of the injury, if any, or if it was from repetitive activities. The fact that the area is tender and purple places it in a suspicious category. next
Answered 11/18/2015
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Needs to see doctor: and get an x-ray. If it is negative may need a bone scan to pickup a stress fracture.
Answered 11/18/2014
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Purple knuckles: the purple discoloration represent areas of trauma because of her exercises. The discoloration is due to broken small blood vessels or capillaries
Answered 12/28/2014
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