Question 1

how to tell if i have a wrist injury?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: This is one of those problems where a visit to your doctor is necessary to figure out what's going on.  Only after a thorough evaluation, including examination and possibly labs and other tests, can your doctor correctly diagnose you and treat you effectively.

Question 2

what can i do to help a wrist injury heal?

Accepted Answer

Abc: Ice, elevate,  immobilize and take anti inflam otitis for 2 weeks. Not improved? Go see an orth for a full eval

Question 3

what is the best way to treat a wrist injury?

Accepted Answer

Rest and ice: Most wrist injuries are sprains and strains of the joints. Rest, ice, immobilization and otc nsaid's are very effective treatments. Most will resolve within 6-8 weeks. If you are not seeing any improvement after a week or two, see a board certified orthopaedic hand surgeon for evaluations and treatment.

Question 4

what's the fastest way to heal a wrist injury?

Accepted Answer

Depends on injury.: If it's a simple sprain, you should be fully functional in 10-14 days with complete resolution of symptoms in 4-6 weeks. A fracture can take longer, and some soft tissue overuse injuries can have an even longer course. Rest, stabilization of the injury, gentle range of motion when you can tolerate without worsening pain, and pain medicines as needed can help you feel better soonest.

Question 5

how long does it take to notice a wrist injury?

Accepted Answer

Pain, swelling wrist: Loss of mtio are usuyaly noticed quickly while sublte injuries of interosseous ligaments that are minor or tiny avulsion fractures, or hairline fractures may take longer. There is no perfect answer to this question.

Question 6

what is the quickest way to heal a wrist injury?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Speed of recovery depends on the type and severity of the injury.  For example, a mild wrist sprain can be treated with a few days rest, activity modification, anti-inflammatory medication, and temporary splinting as needed.  More severe injuries, such as a wrist fracture or ligament injury may require closed treatment casting or surgery if indicated.  Consult your doctor for further evaluation.

Question 7

when should you be concerned about a wrist injury?

Accepted Answer

Wrist: Swollen wrist,pain that doesn't go away after 2/3 days, pain when moving your hand.

Question 8

what should i do to heal a basketball wrist injury?

Accepted Answer

Brace, NSAIDs, ice: If you have a tendonitis, a contusion (brusie), or ligament sprain, a cock-up velcro wrist brace that you can get at cvs or walgreens can help rest the tissues and allow them to heal faster.  Nsaids and ice can also speed the reduction in inflammation.

Question 9

how to know if i have got a permanent wrist injury?

Accepted Answer

XRAY: An exam with a Hand Surgeon and an Xray would help.

Question 10

what should i do with wrist injury that is two weeks old?

Accepted Answer

Get a diagnosis: With a two week old wrist injury you are risking a worse problem as a fracture that will not heal or an instability. You need to see a hand surgeon.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Boxing wrist injury

A member asked:

How to tell if i have a wrist injury?

A member asked:

What can i do to help a wrist injury heal?

A member asked:

What is the best way to treat a wrist injury?

A member asked:

What's the fastest way to heal a wrist injury?

A member asked:

How long does it take to notice a wrist injury?

A member asked:

What is the quickest way to heal a wrist injury?

A member asked:

When should you be concerned about a wrist injury?

A member asked:

What should i do to heal a basketball wrist injury?

A member asked:

How to know if i have got a permanent wrist injury?

A member asked:

What should i do with wrist injury that is two weeks old?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?