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What is the difference between a hand fracture and a hand sprain?
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They are...: A fracture is a broken bone.A sprain is soft tissue damage, such as ligaments, muscle or tendons.
Answered 11/15/2012
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Exam and imaging: hand fractures may seen on standard x-rays and additional studies such as bone scan or MRI may be helpful sprains may be postivie finding in that here is no fracture but bones may be out of linel. A careful history and exam is also very important as you correctly implied it can be confusing so seek out so called experts such as a hand surgeon
Answered 4/30/2017
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