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A member asked:
I feel down some stairs earlier and landed awkwardly on my hand now it hurts to make a fist or grip anything properly and there is a bit of a lump?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Get it x-rayed: Its best to have a provider do a physical exam on it and get an x-ray if they think its necessary, otherwise you could be dealing with a chronic injury for a long time.
Answered 12/20/2015
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