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Dropped a big can on thumb. still numb & can't bend after two weeks with some hand swelling and now has a dent by injury site. is it fractured?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Yash Khanna answered

ItMayBeGetItChecked: The only way you can know if it is fractured is by having it checked by a doctor and by xray imaging.From what you describe it may be fractured,Consult your doctor or go to ER.

Answered 4/25/2017

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Dr. answered

Possible : It's possible to have a fracture, way to confirm is examination followed by x Ray .

Dr Seibert agreed

Answered 5/11/2017

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A member asked:

Dropped a big can on thumb. still numb & can't bend after two weeks with some hand swelling and now has a dent by injury site. is it fractured?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Yash Khanna answered

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Dr Seibert agreed

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