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How to tell if my wrist is fractured? i fell on saturday and landed on the palm of my hand. it just started swelling on monday and i'm unable to use.
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Wrist fractures: You should definitely be evaluated in person by your local physician with a physical exam and radiographs (xrays).
Answered 3/15/2015
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