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Hurt my hand opening a jar. while twisting the top there was a sudden very audible crack. i have pain near wrist and can't pick things up. any ideas?
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Varies: You may have strained your distal radial- ulnar joint. Rest, ice, NSAIDs may help; if it does not get better over 3-5 days I would be seen to make sure it is nothing more serious.
Answered 10/11/2015
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