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I fell 5.5 ft on my left side onto concrete 7/2/15. middle knuckle is still swollen & in some pain. should i get an xray? i can bend it.
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MCP pain s/p fall: Yes. Usually if the pain/swelling persists beyond 2 weeks in trauma and 5.5 feet is significant , get an xray.
Answered 8/19/2015
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