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I injured my left hand when i was playing basketball. i fell and landed on my palms. now every time i move my hand up and down i hear a popping noise?
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Go see you Dr and: have an Xray taken to rule out fracture. It could just be bruising, sprain or strain of the tendons and ligaments. Were you trying hard to dunk that ball like Lebron James or Michael Jordan? Hope you feel better!
Answered 9/28/2016
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Most common injury with that mode of trauma is a ligament injury and most commonly the scapho-lunate ligament. Scaphoid fracture is also possible. I recommend evaluation by hand specialist and possible xray and/or MRI
Answered 10/16/2022
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