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Suggest Treatment For Muscle Pain In The Hand After Injury
Question: I was twisting a piece of wood and heard a snap in my hand in front of my wrist on the back hand side. Now I can't make a fist and it is painful. the pain is in the back of the hand and wrist. Should I ice it or go to a walk in
Brief Answer:
Could be soft tissue injury and may require MRI.
Detailed Answer:
Hi I am Dr Gopal Goel Orthopedic Surgeon.
I have read the description of pain and in my opinion the pain is due to injury to either Soft tissues in wrist or snapping of some tendons.
I would recommend pain killers ,Local Ice and use of crepe bandage. If you feel no relief in 5-7 days then visit ER since the diagnosis is not easy and may require MRI for diagnosis.
Hope for all the best.
Could be soft tissue injury and may require MRI.
Detailed Answer:
Hi I am Dr Gopal Goel Orthopedic Surgeon.
I have read the description of pain and in my opinion the pain is due to injury to either Soft tissues in wrist or snapping of some tendons.
I would recommend pain killers ,Local Ice and use of crepe bandage. If you feel no relief in 5-7 days then visit ER since the diagnosis is not easy and may require MRI for diagnosis.
Hope for all the best.
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