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How To Confirm A Fracture Of The Hand?

A friend of mine claims that he fractured the 4th Meta carpel of his left hand while lifting his baggage which weighed 35 kilos.Could he have fractured his hand in this manner.?Would he have been in severe pain ?that required urgent medical attention ?
posted on Thu, 3 Jul 2014
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The best way to confirm if your friend has a fracture is get an x ray done of the hand. That will confirm it and the further treatment can thus be initiated.
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How To Confirm A Fracture Of The Hand?

Hello The best way to confirm if your friend has a fracture is get an x ray done of the hand. That will confirm it and the further treatment can thus be initiated. Thanks