Question 1

i fell on my left wrist skating and i felt a sharp pain. it hurts when i move it to the left, i cant even move it to the left without help from my other hand. i am thinking it is a scaphoid fracture.

Accepted Answer

Fracture likely: Please see an urgent care center right away for an x ray and evaluation. Create a splint for your wrist with cardboard and an ace wrap, if you do not have one. Use ice to reduce swelling and for pain relief use Motrin.

Question 2

seeking doc's advice soon on wrist pain. if found fractured (due to fall trauma, ) what should i expect in terms of rehab? currently wrist functional.

Accepted Answer

Take it easy: Don't anticipate too much. If your wrist is fully functional, you may not even have a fracture but only a sprain. Rehabs are to be determined as a concerted effort between the primary care, the rehab unit and the ortho if with fracture. Again, rest it, splint it if needed and wait for the final evaluation.

Question 3

i am having right wrist pain that is different from the normal pain i have. it's like something feels broken or fractured.  i can't hold anything?

Accepted Answer

See your doc: Sounds like you might need an XR. Pain different from the norm and inability to grasp are both concerning. Get to your local sports med doc or consider urgent care. I wish you the best

Question 4

could wrist pain have something to would with a fracture in my arm?

Accepted Answer

Yes for sure: Most fracture in the forearm cause wrist pain some little and some time a lot, because the bones are connecting together. There are fractures in the forearm could cause dislocation of  one of the bone of the wrist.
If you in the question the arm bone(hummerus) I do not think so.

Question 5

wrist pain/swelling and constant need to "crack/pop" wrist after intraarticular distal radius fracture a year ago.  fracture healed; what can it be?

Accepted Answer

Have it reevaluated: If you have persistent pain and swelling, have your orthopedist reevaluate the wrist.

Question 6

my left wrist pain doesnt go away after a month. dont remb any trauma to it. only hurts (sharp pain)when i bend my hand backwards/supp weight wif palm?

Accepted Answer

See details: There are several possible causes with tendinitis being a common one. It is impossible to offer specifics without being able to examine the wrist. See an orthopedist or rheumatologist.

Question 7

i have wrist pain and it feels like its in my tendons. it sends a sharp pain every time i move it forward and backward or when i use my fingers.?

Accepted Answer

Orthopedist: The signs you are describing could be carpal tunnel syndrome or repetitive task injury. A consult with an orthopedist or orthopedic surgeon is warranted

Question 8

left wrist pain for a few months. no injury or numbness/tingling. full range of motion, but sharp pain wen lifting and hurts randomly. ?

Accepted Answer

Hand exam, x rays: The wrist has many bones and ligaments and can be injured acutely or by wear and tear or have tumors. A hand surgeon will take a detailed history, do a careful physical exam, and order plain x rays. Additional x rays often used are MRI for soft tissue evaluation and CT scan for bones. Hand therapy may be needed and splints, meds, injections, and then arthroscopic or open surgery to gain power grip

Question 9

what could be causing me to have periods of sharp pain in my lower right arm just below my elbow the radiates almost to my wrist. pain last only secs?

Accepted Answer

Tendinitis: Hard to say w/o examination but it sounds like you might have tendinitis.An examination could quickly differentiate between tendinitis and a peripheral nerve 'pinching' @your elbow or other problems.See an orthopedic surgeon if your pain continues or increases in severity.Good luck!

Question 10

wrist pain that shoots up arms on outside of forearm,  and sharp pain on inside of elbow. fingers curling towards palm. i'm a 17, been in pain 4 weeks?

Accepted Answer

Too long : It seems you have tried all the appropriate things to get rid of your pain but it is still present if the pain is still as bad as in the beginning then you need to get some further testing EMG will help answer if you have nerve irritation  of ulnar nerve in your arm if you some improvement them you can give it couple of ore weeks to see of the pain goes away good luck i hope this helps.

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I fell on my left wrist skating and i felt a sharp pain. it hurts when i move it to the left, i cant even move it to the left without help from my other hand. i am thinking it is a scaphoid fracture.

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Seeking doc's advice soon on wrist pain. if found fractured (due to fall trauma, ) what should i expect in terms of rehab? currently wrist functional.

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I am having right wrist pain that is different from the normal pain i have. it's like something feels broken or fractured. i can't hold anything?

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Could wrist pain have something to would with a fracture in my arm?

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Wrist pain/swelling and constant need to "crack/pop" wrist after intraarticular distal radius fracture a year ago. fracture healed; what can it be?

A member asked:

My left wrist pain doesnt go away after a month. dont remb any trauma to it. only hurts (sharp pain)when i bend my hand backwards/supp weight wif palm?

A member asked:

I have wrist pain and it feels like its in my tendons. it sends a sharp pain every time i move it forward and backward or when i use my fingers.?

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Left wrist pain for a few months. no injury or numbness/tingling. full range of motion, but sharp pain wen lifting and hurts randomly. ?

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What could be causing me to have periods of sharp pain in my lower right arm just below my elbow the radiates almost to my wrist. pain last only secs?

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Wrist pain that shoots up arms on outside of forearm, and sharp pain on inside of elbow. fingers curling towards palm. i'm a 17, been in pain 4 weeks?

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