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Old 05-01-2009, 07:54 AM   #1
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How to tell if my hand is broken or just strained?

This isn't SI related - I actually fell on the ice yesterday and landed on my right hand. Basically, instead of having my palm hit the ground it was the top of my hand... Ouch. So, I woke up to it being very swollen though I iced it before bed. I've been icing it throughout the day as well...

My symptoms are pain, bruising on my palm and top of the hand, as well as limited motion in my fingers. I can move them, but it hurts to grasp something (writing is hard, but obviously I can type just fine.) I've also been manually moving my fingers hoping that will help ease the stiffness in my hand...

*shrug* I looked up some stuff online, and syptoms for a strain and fracture are pretty similar. I suppose a could wait a couple of days to see if it improves, but I sure as hell hope it's not broken...I think my insurance just ran out (not sure on that though).

Sorry this was so long, and thanks for the advice in advance.



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