How is a hand fracture typically diagnosed?

X-Rays: The most commonly used diagnostic tool for broken bones is an x-ray.

Xray: No way to tell for sure it's fractured without an xray. See a doctor.

X Rays: Clinical examination by a dr will raise suspicion of a fracture. This is followed by X Rays which is still the first choice of imaging - however there are many elusive areas in the hand and wrist that do not show up easily on X Rays. A CT Scan may be needed to look at these bones if X Rays do not show any fracture yet suspicion remains that there could be a fracture due to symptoms