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So earlier today i fell and caught myself on concrete with my hand at around 3:00 est. it's now 11:06 and since the injury i've felt pain in my wrist when i have it bent and pinch my pointer and thumb together or just bending it in general. sprain?

Q: so earlier today i fell and caught myself on concrete with my hand at around 3:00 est. it's now 11:06 and since the injury i've felt pain in my wrist when i have it bent and pinch my pointer and thumb together or just bending it in general. sprain?

: Certainly this could be a sprain or bruise but it would be important to make sure it’s not broken, so please see a doctor for an exam &amp; an X-ray. Feeling better soon!

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Dr. Deborah Ungerleider answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Certainly this could be a sprain or bruise but it would be important to make sure it’s not broken, so please see a doctor for an exam & an X-ray. Feeling better soon!

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 6/9/2021

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A member asked:

So earlier today i fell and caught myself on concrete with my hand at around 3:00 est. it's now 11:06 and since the injury i've felt pain in my wrist when i have it bent and pinch my pointer and thumb together or just bending it in general. sprain?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Deborah Ungerleider answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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