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I fell while i was ice skating. my wrist is achy and swollen. could it be a scaphoid fracture?
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Yes: If the wrist is swollen and bruised, i would be concerned for a wrist injury. Radiographs or x-rays would be beneficial to rule out a fracture.
Answered 1/21/2019
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Yes: Yes, it is very common to fall on an outstretched hand and sustain a scaphoid fracture. Xrays may not always show the fracture and MRI may be needed.
Answered 6/10/2014
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