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Hand fractures in children
A hand bone fracture in a child is a condition in which a child has a break in one or more of many bones in his hand. Fractures can just be cracks, with the bones in fairly normal position, or they can be displaced fractures, with the broken ends out of place.
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A 34-year old asked:
Hand fractures in children should be treated how?
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A 39-year old asked:
Hello doctor, I am not sure if I've broken/fractured my hand?
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A 48-year old asked:
I have pain that goes from dull to sharp. could there be something fractured in my hand?
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How can you heal a fractured hand?
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What are some of the signs of a broken or fractured hand?
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Will hand of teen grow if thumb fractured.?
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How can i get pain relief for a fractured hand?
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A 35-year old asked:
Is there a way to tell if I have fractured a bone in my hand?
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A 45-year old asked:
I fractured a bone in my hand. What are some exercises I can do to make it stronger faster?
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A member asked:
I fractured my hand and had a cast for 4 weeks, i removed it today my hand are stiff what should i do ?
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A 24-year old male asked:
Fractured hand Dec 10th.. Doctor says its healing fine, still have pain when I put pressure on it.. Should I just push through the pain?
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A 49-year old asked:
I think I broke/fractured my hand, what kind of doc should I see?
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A 17-year old female asked:
I fell last night on my hand and it clicked and it has hurt since could i have fractured it?
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A 33-year old asked:
What should I do if my fractured hand healed wrong?
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Is it a good idea to get help for a fractured hand?
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A 44-year old asked:
I fractured my elbow and now hand is swelling as well. Is this normal?
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How long does it take for a fractured hand to heal so that I can lift weights again?
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A 39-year old asked:
What to do if I think I broke, fractured, or dislocated a bone in my hand.?
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A 24-year old asked:
I fractured my elbow. I have a cast, but now my hand is swelling. Is my hand fractured too?
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A 27-year old female asked about a 33-year old male:
My bf just had wires placed in his hand for a fractures and is now in alot of pain and has taken his pain meds is there something else he can take?
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A 18-year old female asked:
I hit top of hand fingers got tingly.Its swollen and bruised.How do I know if it's fractured or just bruised?Can't go to doctor unless sure. Mild pain
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A 42-year old asked:
How to tell if I have a hand fracture?
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A 47-year old asked:
Did i fracture my hand? Hurts and bent.
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A 29-year old asked:
Is it possible to die from a hand fracture?
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A 23-year old asked:
How can you tell if hand has a boxers (brawlers) fracture?
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A 34-year old asked:
Will my hand be okay if I had a boxers fracture and I didn't get it treated?
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A 21-year old female asked:
Is it a sprain or a fracture that penatrates pain from the hand upto your shoulder?
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A 34-year old asked:
Is it possible have broke/fractured your 5th medicarpal and still move ur hand?
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A 33-year old asked:
I fractured my hand two days ago. Is it a good idea to keep writing to make it heal faster?
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A 36-year old asked:
How long does a fractured bone on the hand take to heal?
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