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So i punched a wall last night and when i did is was all on the side of the hand and now it hurts to spread my pinky away from my fingers ?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Two things: 1. You need an xray to be sure you didn't fracture a bone in your finger..the bones are small thus fracture more easily and 2. You need an anger management course!!! Hope this helps! Dr Z

Answered 7/11/2015

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

You: might have a fracture. Go to an urgent care facility, you probably need xrays done.

Answered 7/11/2015

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A member asked:

So i punched a wall last night and when i did is was all on the side of the hand and now it hurts to spread my pinky away from my fingers ?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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