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I had a rose thorn stuck n my knuckle for several hours tday before i got it out. my knuckle is swollen & it's painful to touch or move it at all. ...
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Infection?: Suspicious description for induced infection possibly with retained piece of the thorn that would need to be removed. As this involves the hand and can rapidly progress and cause deformity, urgent medical evaluation is recommended.
Answered 4/29/2017
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