Can you tell the difference between a sprain and a break in the wrist an xray?
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Can you tell the difference between a sprain and a break in the wrist an xray?
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Dr. Ankur Dharia
Podiatry
In brief: Yes you can
In x-rays, a break will generally show as an interruption in the cortex of the bone, with displacement or not.
In brief: Yes you can
In x-rays, a break will generally show as an interruption in the cortex of the bone, with displacement or not.
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