How can you tell the difference if your hand is broken or just sprained?

Answer by  step (309)

You can't, it takes a professional and possibly an x-ray. But a real good indication is if it still is painful after a week, it is probably broken.

Answer by  kwiklip (29)

Usually, if a bone is broken, you will not be able to move your hand naturally. If you are worried that your hand is broken, you should get to the hospital for an x-ray. Even if you think it may just be a sprain, you may have a hairline fracture and the hand will need to be set.

Answer by  Gfaaw (143)

The recommended advice would be to get a x-ray. That would leave nothing to doubt. If you are unwilling to go to a doctor, wait and see how it feels after a couple of days.

Answer by  Anonymous

if the bone is sticking out it is brocken and if you can move it but it still hurts then it is most-likely to be sprained. if either have ooccured go get an x-ray

Answer by  jessiebear348 (5)

I would take it to a professional. They both hurt and sometimes it can be hard to tell.

Answer by  Anonymous

i think i sprained my head. im still able to move it but it just looks swollen so i am wearing a brace. if i were you just wrap it ice it wait it out and limit your exercise.

Answer by  Anonymous

if it was broken you wouldnt be able to move it and you would be crying and screaming like a donkey that is drunk

Answer by  Anonymous

I just broke my hand

Answer by  Anonymous

Applying pressure to both sides of the bone is a quick way to work out wheather it is broken. If it hurts on both sides it is likely to be broken. (Not totally accurate but a good indication) However it is best to go to a doctor to be sure.

Answer by  Anonymous

you can move it if its broken it just hurts a lot

Answer by  Anonymous

how can i tell if my hand is broken?

Answer by  Anonymous

i dont know