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What are signs that i have a broken hand?

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Dr. Jeffrey Wint answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

A fractured hand: Has physical signs of swelling, bruising, deformity, and initially increased warmth. Swelling typically increases over 48-72 hours. Deformity s affected by the extent of hte fractures rotation, displacement, angulation and position. Decreased motion may be another sign but htat may not be an initial sign and may only occur after swelling increases.

Answered 1/5/2013

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Dr. Todd Guyette answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

It depends: The symptoms depend upon the type of fracture, location, and severity of associated soft tissue injury. These symptoms include pain, stiffness, swelling, and can be associated with deformity of the digit. The severity of these symptoms depend on the factors note above -.

Answered 10/24/2017

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