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Punched a solid object, hand was swollen but went down, my hand functions fine only hurts a little on the knuckle when i squeeze my fist. but my the knuckle that hurts, the middle knuckle a part of it moves on the right side of it and is enlarged?

Q: punched a solid object, hand was swollen but went down, my hand functions fine only hurts a little on the knuckle when i squeeze my fist. but my the knuckle that hurts, the middle knuckle a part of it moves on the right side of it and is enlarged?

: Fracture of the proximal phalanx head or middle phalanx base needs to be ruled out. You should have a hand X-ray done.

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Fracture of the proximal phalanx head or middle phalanx base needs to be ruled out. You should have a hand X-ray done.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 10/26/2022

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Trauma from a punch should be evaluated by x-ray, you should see a hand surgeon. Other possibilities include a subluxing extensor tendon or a collateral ligament injury. Again, best to see a hand surgeon

Answered 11/15/2022

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A member asked:

Punched a solid object, hand was swollen but went down, my hand functions fine only hurts a little on the knuckle when i squeeze my fist. but my the knuckle that hurts, the middle knuckle a part of it moves on the right side of it and is enlarged?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

Dr. Richard Makowiec answered

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