Question 1

is it okay to wiggle your fingers with a broken wrist.  it is in a hard splint, to be castes next week?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: In fact, it is encouraged in order to minimize swelling. Gripping a sponge or ball helps this. Also, stretching the fingers is also helpful to minimize stiffness for after the fracture heals.

Question 2

how long it will take to remove wrist fracture splint?

Accepted Answer

5 minutes: Removing a wrist splint should take less than 5 minutes.

Question 3

how to sleep with a broken wrist? constant throbbing and the splint gives my thumb redness and blisters. are there any good positions?

Accepted Answer

Splints to tight: The redness and blisters need to be addressed...The splint is probably to tight....But to elevate correctly the elbow should be at the level or just above the level of you heart and the hand and wrist above the elbow....
Move your fingers to help pump out the swelling...

Question 4

dx/complex wrist fracture thur. multiple fractures. in soft/hard splint. surgery this wk. now running low grade fever. is that normal before surgery?

Accepted Answer

No: Please call your doctor about this, you might have an infection of some type. Be well.

Question 5

how to repair a broken wrist?

Accepted Answer

Depends: An x-ray will allow your physician to determine whether your fracture can heal appropriately in a cast or if surgical intervention is needed. If you require surgery, typically a plate and screws are used to ensure anatomic alignment of the fracture. Hope this helps best of luck!

Question 6

what are the tests for broken wrist?

Accepted Answer

X-ray and Cat Scan: The first we use x-ray and may we need cat scan to better define the fragments.

Question 7

how should you care for a broken wrist?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Different fractures require different treatment.  See your physician.

Question 8

what are possible signs of a broken wrist?

Accepted Answer

Pain: Pain associated with trauma are by far the most suggestive signs.  The old wives tale about not being able to move it is not true so be careful.  Swelling can be an added sign but you really need and x-ray to be sure!  good luck!

Question 9

what are restrictions the with a broken wrist?

Accepted Answer

No lifting: Restrictions are set and discussed by your doctor. In general, do not lift anything or do any gripping, pushing, pulling, or twisting while healing from a broken wrist. These restrictions are usually in place for six weeks. Failure to restrict your activities may cause the broken pieces to move out of place and worsen your hand and arm function.

Question 10

how do you speed up healing a broken wrist?

Accepted Answer

Nutrition: Pay attention to improved protein intake with insuring increased intake of all vitamins and minerals with focus on calcium magnesium, boron to provide for the building of strong healthy bone.

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Dx/complex wrist fracture thur. multiple fractures. in soft/hard splint. surgery this wk. now running low grade fever. is that normal before surgery?

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