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Broken Hand (cont.)

Broken Hand Symptoms

Most injuries of the hand are fairly obvious. The symptoms may include the following:

  • A history of injury

  • Swelling

  • Bruising

  • Pain

  • Misalignment of the fingernails

  • Weakness

  • Inability to grasp

  • Reduced range of motion of fingers



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