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Bone bruise on hand 6 weeks ago. doc says it still needs more time and no restrictions. wearing brace at work and ace bandage at home with ice. how serious is this injury? how should i take care of it? constantly using my hand?
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Continue/time: It sounds like you are doing the right things. If it is indeed just bruised, then using it/working will not make things worse (which is not the case for a fracture or torn ligaments) but it may just take longer to become pain free
Answered 12/9/2020
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