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I punched a wall a few days ago. i have full movement a nice bruise, however it is painful on palpation and can feel a grinding feeling on the knuckle

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Fracture?: A grinding feeling makes me think there is a fracture there. The boxers fracture is very common. You should probably get an xray to be sure.

Answered 11/22/2017

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A member asked:

I punched a wall a few days ago. i have full movement a nice bruise, however it is painful on palpation and can feel a grinding feeling on the knuckle

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Matthew Lyman answered

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