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How can i tell if i broke the knuckles in my fingers?
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Pain more severe: If nuckle fractured - most of the time there is more swelling and difficultly to move joint and bruising. It is quite more painfull than just a contusion or bruise.
Answered 8/18/2013
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Xrays: Best way to diagnose a fracture is with appropriate xrays.
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