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By accident back of my hand was hit hard, in severe pain about 1hour. still in pain but not as bad. can move fingers and make a fist but when i try to lift index finger pain travels where it was hit. closer to wrist. broken or tendon problem?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Can't say: An xray would help to answer that question (at least in showing if there was a fracture).

Answered 5/25/2020

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A member asked:

By accident back of my hand was hit hard, in severe pain about 1hour. still in pain but not as bad. can move fingers and make a fist but when i try to lift index finger pain travels where it was hit. closer to wrist. broken or tendon problem?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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