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Could I have broken something?

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GilmoreMe · 16/07/2019 12:22

I feel stupid for asking because I'm sure I haven't but....
I fell over in the garden yesterday, I slipped and went backwards and put my hand out to save myself. My hand and elbow were extremely painful for a little while but it dulled into an ache.
Today, still have an ache type pain. I have full movement, no swelling and only a little bruising around my elbow and weirdly on my palm.
I have broken bones before and although I didn't find it excruciating I had lots of bruising and swelling.
I think it can't be broken but there's a little voice in my head telling me somethings not right. I don't want to waste A&E time.

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justilou1 · 16/07/2019 12:28

Google scaphoid process fractures and see if that sounds familiar...

justilou1 · 16/07/2019 12:29

Btw... can permanently affect movement in thumb if this is the problem.

Flurgle · 16/07/2019 12:31

Could be scaphoid, notoriously not agony so people don’t realise. Worth an xray!

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ohcanada · 16/07/2019 12:32

I think it can't be broken but there's a little voice in my head telling me somethings not right

Listen to your body. Go and get it checked out. Perhaps a GP appt if you aren't in extreme pain?

GilmoreMe · 16/07/2019 12:32

I had a broken scaphoid (the opposite hand) few weeks ago Blush it doesn't feel the same/the same place.

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