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Is my hand broken? it's been swollen for three weeks after an impact. can't close fist with ring and pinky fingers.

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Dr. John Goldman
Dr. John Goldmananswered
Rheumatology 56 years experience
Injury could be fx: This could be a fracture but consider other types of injury. You need to discuss this with your physician and get an examination and imaging
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Dr. Donald Colantino
Dr. Donald Colantinoanswered
Internal Medicine 62 years experience
Possibly: These symptoms may well be due to a fractured bone in your hand. If not already done, get examined by a physician who will order the appropriate x-Rays. A hand surgeon is best qualified to evaluate and treat you.
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Dr. Roy Arnold
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I was pulling on a tray that was stuck and felt a sharp pain in my hand. Now my ring and pinky fingers hurt at the base. The pain radiates into my wrist. I can extend and they feel a bit tight. However it hurts the most when I form a fist?
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