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I broke a bone in the top of my hand long time ago, but my hand is still swollen. is this normal?
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How long ago: How long is "long time ago? Weeks, months, years? Get checked again. Not normal; can be poorly healed fracture, tendon, tendon sheath problems.
Answered 5/17/2013
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Yes: Most of the time it is do to new bone forming at the fracture site and you may always notice it. If it is still painful i would have your doc look at it.
Answered 7/31/2016
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