Viewer Comments: Broken Hand - CausesViewer Comments & ReviewsBroken Hand - CausesThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What was the cause of your broken hand?
Comment from: renee238,
Published: March 12
My little brother slammed the car door on my right hand (my writing hand and I am a volleyball player). Several bones in my hand were crushed. I'm having surgery today to repair my hand.
Comment from: Rick LeBlanc, 55-64 Male (Patient)
Published: January 04
I was cycling along river road and my front tire slipped into what looked like a minor crack in the asphalt only about an inch or two wide but six inches deep. The bike came to an abrupt stop and my momentum carried me over the handle bars and I landed on my hands and face. I had a chipped tooth, busted lip, bruised muscles near sternum, and my 5th metacarpal broken at the wrist. The orthopedist performed outpatient surgery and I have two pins in my hand protruding from the right side to stabilize the bones while it heals. I was on a 30 mile ride but only made it to 13.96 mile before the crash. :( Related Reading: outpatient surgery
Comment from: clutzyme, 19-24 Female (Patient)
Published: October 30
I slipped down three steps landing on my hand and I have what the doctor called a boxer's fracture. My hand is quite swollen and discolored. It was put in a hard splint and wrapped with an ace bandage, and I have naproxen. Related Reading: boxer's fracture | naproxen
Comment from: BradReed, 25-34 Male (Patient)
Published: July 31
My husband punched a brick wall.
Comment from: Mimi, 45-54 Female (Patient)
Published: June 25
Accidental fall on a sidewalk!
Comment from: luciola, 13-18 Female (Patient)
Published: April 10
I ran into a doorknob.
Published: March 27
I broke my hand falling off of my toilet.
Comment from: IrvingWashington, 19-24 Male (Patient)
Published: March 19
I broke my hand when I punched in my bedroom wall, after finding out my ex-girlfriend was going out with her housemate (who I hate).
Comment from: bigHITter81, 13-18 Male (Patient)
Published: March 12
I broke my hand during football practice.
Comment from: Chip Greens, 55-64 Male (Patient)
Published: January 25
I was hitting a golf ball out of deep grass.
Comment from: fernando, 13-18 Male (Patient)
Published: December 05
I broke my hand when I fell on a piece of glass and it went through my hand. Now I need surgery.
Comment from: clatham, 55-64 Female (Patient)
Published: October 17
Broke my right hand when I fell down 2 steps in my garage and landed on my hand to break my fall.
Comment from: 35-44 Female (Patient)
Published: September 20
I broke my hand when I pulled apart fighting dogs.
Comment from: Tabbitha, 19-24 Female (Patient)
Published: September 13
I broke my hand when I slammed it in a door at work.
Comment from: Duff, 45-54 Male (Patient)
Published: August 30
I broke my finger when the pull cord on my generator jammed as I was pulling upward. Must Read Articles Related to Broken Hand
Boxer's Fracture
A boxer's fracture is a break through the bones of the hands that form the knuckles. Boxer's fractures usually occur from a person punching another person (fist...learn more >>
Hand Injuries
Hand injuries can be divided into six categories. 1) cuts and lacerations, 2) fractures and dislocations, 3) soft tissue injuries and amputations, 4) infections...learn more >>
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I was carrying a box when suddenly, it dropped. I stumbled backwards and fell. On the way down, I hit my hand on a table.