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Broken hand

2018-05-14 01:54:42
I hurt my hand yesterday evening while playing cricket. I caught a fast ball and seemed to have hurt my palm. But now I see the topside of my hand swelled and paining. Is my hand broken? Or is it a sprain or palm muscle pain?
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Get an X-ray of hand

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Consult and hand specialist Need proper X-rays

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Consult orthopaedist and if required get an xray done

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Need a x ray

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