Finger: Pain, swelling, unable to move the finger, a shortened finger, or a depressed knuckle Leg: Severe pain, swelling, tenderness, bruising, obvious deformity, and the
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Surgery is normally reserved for those with severe pain, weakness, or inability to feel their arms or legs.
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Severe Pain Burst fractures cause severe pain. Typically, this is pain at the level of the fracture, that is, in the back.
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