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Hand swollen after hitting wall?
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Injury to hand : Time will tell, but I suggest you get an X-ray to make sure no fracture exists.
Answered 6/19/2017
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Be seen: We see a lot of patients with that history that sustain a fracture of the 5th metacarpal otherwise known as a boxers fracture. You would be wise to be seen and have this ruled out.
Answered 6/20/2017
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