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I slipped on icy driveway. did not fall hard i now have pain in my right hand that starts at my wrist there is no swelling. did i fracture my wrist?
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X-ray ? Splint?: Get an x-ray to rule out fracture, if no fracture then splint and pain meds should help with rest.
Answered 3/23/2013
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Maybe: Would need xray to be more certain one way or the other.
Answered 3/24/2013
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