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Continued Problems after fall on outstretched hand

In early May I fell at work onto my outstretched right hand. I reported it but could not get anyone to write it up or seek treatment for over a week. At my 1st exam the doctor took a couple of wrist xrays , have me a splint (too large) and refused to write work note or put me on lt.duty. I was referred to an ortho but by this time I had been lifting toddlers multiple times daily plus mopping and such. He just said it was bone contusion and released me to full duty. (I had to quit due to the pain day before). I finally was able to get MRI which confirmed a Bone contusion and possible fracture of the triquetrium and a ganglion cyst. I was given 10lb. wt restrictions but told to otherwise continue using arm. Now,5 months later, I have been experiencing elbow and shoulder pain, along with continued hand and wrist pain. The ortho does not believe it is related to the accident in any way but guessed at bursitis. So now my worker's comp will likely deny this visit and added claim. My question is this: Is there a chance this is indeed from the accident and what could it be? I NEVER had pain or issues with this arm until the fall. I know it has to be relate but cannot convince the doctor. What is the liklihood the continued lifting did more damage? Could this be an injury that just took awhile to show up, and went unchecked?
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