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A member asked:
I fell yesterday and injured my wrist. how do i know if it's just bruised and when it might be broken? it's sore, but i can use my hand. i can move it up and down, sideways and turn it. i have broken this arm twice and sprained the wrist before.
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X Ray : No way to tell for certain unless an X-ray is taken of the area. Because you had broken bones before, consider getting a Dexa scan to determine if your have osteopenia or osteoporosis. If so, you can prevent the next fracture by treatment for these conditions. Good,luck.
Answered 7/21/2020
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