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Very hard blow to the dorsum of my hand btw index & middle finger, proximal to mcp jt by elbow. in min.s lrg golf ball bubble on hand, ++swell/bruise?

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Dr. Otto Placik answered

Get X-ray: Thus may be a fracture hematoma and require external or operative fixation.

Answered 11/20/2012

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