A member asked:

Punched the wall and hurt my hand. first it was swollen, i iced it now just my wrist hurts. i know it was dumb of me, but any tips?

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Dr. Steven Sheskier answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery

Get X-ray: See doc make sure you have not fractured one of the many small bones in your hand or wrist.

Answered 8/1/2016

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Dr. Raymond Wittstadt answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Get an X-Ray: You didn't say when you did this. I would get it checked out. Hitting a wall can fracture the metacarpal head or the base near the wrist. Injuries to the base can also result in a dislocation which can cause problems later. You need to get an x-ray to see what is wrong. Ice, elevation, Ibuprofen will all help.

Answered 7/29/2018

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