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My hand has swollen up suddenly is there fluid i had a triqutral fracture back in june and i am in agony ?

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See your doctor ASAP: Tou may have a non-union or avascular necrosis or some other problem. Please see a physician for evaluation and diagnostic imaging.

Answered 11/20/2012

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