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Could Persistent Pain In Wrist Be An Indication Of Soft Tissue Injury?
Last Tuesday I played in a Church softball game. I caught a line drive with my gloved left hand. Though the force of the ball was sufficient to snap my wrist back, it did not cause any immediate pain or discomfort. The following day at work I noticed a sharp stabbing pain in my hand just before the wrist joint. Using a labeled bone structure diagram, the pain is pinpointed nears as I can tell over the trapezium/scaphoid bone area. There is slight bruising but no swelling. At rest and with regular activity this area is a dull achy/burning pain. If I push on the spot it is a sharp intense pain. The pain does not radiate much beyond this specific area. I cannot tell if this is a bone or soft tissue injury. Where it has been nearly a week since the onset of symptoms and the pain is still rather acute, I am wondering if I need to go in for a check up or if it will pass with time. OTC anti-inflammatories and ice help alleviate the pain temporarily.
Yes, ice and medicines should be taken. wear a wrist brace and avoid movement of wrist.An xray of the wrist should be done for assessing small carpal bones and lower end of forearm bones and wrist joint.Consult an orthopedician for all this. there may be some disruption in short bone or ligaments-primary immobilization in splint or brace is necessary for now for few days till xray is done for further course of management
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Could Persistent Pain In Wrist Be An Indication Of Soft Tissue Injury?
Yes, ice and medicines should be taken. wear a wrist brace and avoid movement of wrist.An xray of the wrist should be done for assessing small carpal bones and lower end of forearm bones and wrist joint.Consult an orthopedician for all this. there may be some disruption in short bone or ligaments-primary immobilization in splint or brace is necessary for now for few days till xray is done for further course of management