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Fell feb14, was xrayed=no fx, tho doc thought it looked broken. injury is to thumb joint more distal (not at base of thumb) still swollen/painful?
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CRPS: A very small fracture not clearly visible on X-ray can lead to prolonged pain. If X-ray is negative consider MRI and see a hand specialist
Answered 3/18/2017
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