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Cannot Move The Wrist, Hurt While Falling From Stairs. Broken Or Sprained ?
I can t decide whether my wrist is broken or sprained. There is no swelling but it cannot move. The pain is growing worse and worse and has been hurting for a week now. I hurt it falling down a flight of stairs and have fallen on it several times since then. I am a minor and my mother refuses to take me to the doctor or emergency room.
Tue, 14 Aug 2012
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If the movements around the wrist are painful and the movement is restricted associated with swelling then a bony injury is likely. No treatment and improper treatment can cause a malunion causing a joint malfunction for the rest of your life. Please do consult an orthopedician and get an X-ray done.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
If the movements around the wrist are painful and the movement is restricted associated with swelling then a bony injury is likely. No treatment and improper treatment can cause a malunion causing a joint malfunction for the rest of your life. Please do consult an orthopedician and get an X-ray done.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
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