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Can A Broken Wrist Be Moved Without Lot Of Pain?
i hurt my wrist on the third. I fell with an outstretched arm. I tried to push myself up with my hands and my left wrist hurt too much to put pressure on. Today on the sixth i cant put pressure on my left wrist or move it without a lot of pain. Is it broken?
Sat, 22 Feb 2014
Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.
Pain occuring in the wrist joint associated with movements might be due to a fracture involving the carpal bones, or due to soft tissue injury involving ligaments/tendons.
An xray of the wrist joint is necessary to rule out a fracture. MRI scan is needed to know the soft tissue injury. In the meantime, follow the RICE (rest, ice packing, compression & elevation) regime.
So, I suggest you to consult an orthopedic surgeon for a detailed evaluation and further definitive management.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
Pain occuring in the wrist joint associated with movements might be due to a fracture involving the carpal bones, or due to soft tissue injury involving ligaments/tendons.
An xray of the wrist joint is necessary to rule out a fracture. MRI scan is needed to know the soft tissue injury. In the meantime, follow the RICE (rest, ice packing, compression & elevation) regime.
So, I suggest you to consult an orthopedic surgeon for a detailed evaluation and further definitive management.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
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