Sore WRist
An injured wrist that is sore, swollen, and bruised, but isn't deformed and moves a bit might be one of several things.
Here are 3 of the most common:
Here are 3 of the most common:
Issues to consider in treatment:
Distal radius fracture: Could heal with a bit of a bend if it's more than a crack
Scaphoid fracture: Needs protection and care to be sure it heals
Wrist sprain / triquetral avulsion fracture: Good prognosis. Improves for 1 year. Stiffness is the main problem to avoid so stretching is important.
Distal radius fracture: Could heal with a bit of a bend if it's more than a crack
Scaphoid fracture: Needs protection and care to be sure it heals
Wrist sprain / triquetral avulsion fracture: Good prognosis. Improves for 1 year. Stiffness is the main problem to avoid so stretching is important.