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What are the indications that i have a hairline wrist fracture?

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Dr. Bertrand Kaper answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery

Pain and swelling: If there is a concern abut a possible fracture of your wrist, get an x-ray to evaluate.

Answered 3/16/2015

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Dr. Ki-Hon Lin answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Wrist fracture: Localized pain at the wrist, following a traumatic incident, as well as imaging studies showing a nondisplaced fracture, are the best signs of a hairline wrist fracture. Ct or MRI should well document a hairline fracture.

Dr Merriman agreed

Answered 3/16/2015

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