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I punched the floor because i was angry and jammed the same hand in between rollers. now my knuckles hurt and feel like there's a creaking. what is it?

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Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Get an xray: Best way to determine if broken is to get an xray. Of course, if bone is sticking out, it's clearly broken. But short of that, you'll need an xray. In meantime, apply ice/cold pack to keep swelling down.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/23/2015

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A member asked:

I punched the floor because i was angry and jammed the same hand in between rollers. now my knuckles hurt and feel like there's a creaking. what is it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

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