Possible broken hand / knuckle?

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I punched a wall like an idiot and I think my hand may be broke. It's in the knuckle area of my pinky. It does seem to be a little swollen and it does hurt but I can still move it and make a pretty tight fist.

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Dr. Dimple Kapasi (PT) Physiotherapist 22 yrs exp Mumbai Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Dimple Kapasi (PT)

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I would suggest you to keep applying ice packs every 4 hours and tie the finger with the adjoining finger to immobilise it. Give it some rest and ice and elevate hand...Try to avoid movements until pain subsides

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