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What tests are necessary to diagnose a hand fracture?
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X-ray: X-rays are still considered the standard for diagnosing fractures of the hand.
Answered 7/24/2014
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Xray: No way to tell for sure it's fractured without an xray. See a doctor.
Answered 9/28/2016
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X Rays: X Rays are 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
Answered 10/1/2016
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