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What is the difference between a hand sprain and a hand fracture?
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Bone vs joint: A hand sprain involves stretching/tearing of the tissues which stabilize the small joints of the hand and fingers. A hand fracture is a break in one of the bones in the hand.
Answered 5/8/2019
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A lot: A sprain is an injury of the tendons or ligaments. A fracture is a broken bone. Both can be a serious problem even requiring surgical treatment. Others may require only splinting or casting and others may not require anything except time and restricted activities in order to heal.
Answered 11/27/2017
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