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What Causes Painful Wrist With Cracking Sound While Turning The Wrist?
When I was little I hurt both my wrist and I didn t get it checked out. Its been about 9 years since this happened. I hurts sometimes when I write for too long. And my wrist both my wrist make a very loud cracking sound when a turn them. Should I get it checked out? If there is something wrong would I have to get surgery?
Fri, 19 Jul 2019
Hi,
First of all, it's sad to know what you had been going through lately.
Based on the history you have shared, yes you need to consult Orthopedic surgeon and get your wrist joint X-rays done. this crackling sound may be an indication of malunion of the broken bones that may need surgery.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician
First of all, it's sad to know what you had been going through lately.
Based on the history you have shared, yes you need to consult Orthopedic surgeon and get your wrist joint X-rays done. this crackling sound may be an indication of malunion of the broken bones that may need surgery.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician
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