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Punched a wooden door. think a bone in hand is fractured. have splinted ring and pinky together and kept it straight but swelling hasn't gone down after 2 days. is this normal or should i have it checked out?

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Boxers Fracture?: You have treated correctly but would get it xray'd if still sore. Try anti-inflammatory and panadol.

Answered 1/8/2018

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A member asked:

Punched a wooden door. think a bone in hand is fractured. have splinted ring and pinky together and kept it straight but swelling hasn't gone down after 2 days. is this normal or should i have it checked out?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

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