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How would i know if i broke my hand? i can't move my fingers and they are swollen?
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Need xray: If you have had trauma to your hand, it is swollen and you can't move parts of it then it is likely that you have a broken bone. The only way to verify this and get treatment is to go to your doctor, an urgent care or emergency department. Please do this right away.
Answered 1/18/2016
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