Question 1

how long does it typically take a deep bone bruise to the hand to heal?

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6 months: Bone bruises can take 6-8 months to resolve.

Question 2

how long does it take for a deep bone bruise in the hand take to heal?

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2-4 weeks: It takes awhile for these types of contusions to heel completely...About 2-4 weeks.

Question 3

how long should i wait to return to baseball after a deep bone bruise in wrist?

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Gradually return...: You may work your way back as your swelling/ pain decreases, you regain full motion, & strength. 
 
Also, expect that returning to certain activities may be more difficult than others. Part of this will be based on whether you have injured your dominant/non-dominant wrist & your position. 

If you have persistent symptoms, consider additional imaging, such as an mri, to r/o soft tissue injury.

Question 4

how long should it take for a deep bone bruise of the knee to heal?

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Highly variable: Deep knee bruises (contusions) have a highly variable recovery timeframe. Not all bruises about the knee are the same. Important variables inlcude: actual location of bruise; level of impacting force applied to cause bruise; whether or not overlying articular cartilage is involved. Best diagnosed and followed by routine mri. Seek evaluation and treatment from your orthopaedic surgeon for your knee.

Question 5

how long can deep bone bruise take to heal?

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Possibly weeks: A deep bone bruise can be thought of as almost a fracture.  In some cases, they can take weeks to heal.  If symptoms persist or remain concerning, return to your physician for re-evaluation.

Question 6

bone bruise on hand 6 weeks ago. doc says it still needs more time and no restrictions. 
wearing brace at work and ace bandage at home with ice. how serious is this injury? how should i take care of it? constantly using my hand?

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Continue/time: It sounds like you are doing the right things.  If it is indeed just bruised, then using it/working will not make things worse (which is not the case for a fracture or torn ligaments) but it may just take longer to become pain free

Question 7

i fell on my hand last february, and was diagnosed with scaphoid bone bruise. x-ray was inconclusive. i had hand therapy and improved somewhat, but am having worsening pain at the base of my thumb on the palmar side (not the snuff box). it is a deep ache,

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Repeat x-ray: I would recommend reevaluation with another x-ray -- this late type of pain after a remote injury can indicate damage to articular cartilage in the wrist in a number of different areas like the articulation between the the thumb metacarpal bone and another wrist bone called the trapezium -- repeat evaluation by an orthopedist specializing in hand is indicated

Question 8

how do i know if my thumb has a bone bruise or torn ligament?

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Exam, studies: A physical exam and appropriate studies can isually tell the difference between a bone contusion verse a torn ligament.  Consider being seen.

Question 9

how long does the pain from a bone bruise in the wrist last?

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2-4 weeks : Usually a bone bruise is a 2-4 week recovery.

Question 10

i fell at work really hard on elbow got bone bruise 2 days ago. not to lift over2 lb. but besides that when i go to grip some i get a sharp painfrom wrist to elblow. i dont think bone bruise does that. i'm thinkin more as nerve , muscle ,,, can you?

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: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see a doctor. You should work with your employee health department to make sure that your rights are protected.  Wish you good health!

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Bone bruise on hand 6 weeks ago. doc says it still needs more time and no restrictions. wearing brace at work and ace bandage at home with ice. how serious is this injury? how should i take care of it? constantly using my hand?

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I fell on my hand last february, and was diagnosed with scaphoid bone bruise. x-ray was inconclusive. i had hand therapy and improved somewhat, but am having worsening pain at the base of my thumb on the palmar side (not the snuff box). it is a deep ache,

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How do i know if my thumb has a bone bruise or torn ligament?

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How long does the pain from a bone bruise in the wrist last?

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I fell at work really hard on elbow got bone bruise 2 days ago. not to lift over2 lb. but besides that when i go to grip some i get a sharp painfrom wrist to elblow. i dont think bone bruise does that. i'm thinkin more as nerve , muscle ,,, can you?

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