Question 1

how do i wrap a sprained wrist?

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Use an OTC splint: The easiest way to treat and protect a sprained wrist is to try an over-the-counter (otc) splint. They are easy to apply and remove for personal care. An ace wrap is another option, but needs to be applied appropriately to adequately protect your wrist. Otc splints can be a simple neoprene compressive sleeve are incorporate a hardened splint to hold the wrist in a safe position.

Question 2

how should you treat a sprained wrist?

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Depends: It depends on severity of the sprain. Mild strains need splinting for a short period of time (if at all) and medication for pain. More severe sprains may need longer bracing or even surgery. See a hand specialist for an assessment of your own situation. Untreated sprains can lead to future problems unless they are mild.

Question 3

i was wondering what does a sprained wrist feel like?

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Pain and  swelling: When you sprain the wrist you feel pain on moving the wrist, some bruising or swelling in the wrist. Usually the symptoms tend to improve quite soon and the pain is not excruciating. But it is often difficult to know if you just have a sprain or fracture without the x-rays. So if you had injury like a fall  and moderate pain do not just assume that it is sprain better to get x-ray to make sure

Question 4

what should i do in wrist sprain?

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Sprain : Elevation, ice , anti inflammatory  and protective brace.  Must be sure that there is not a fracture as source i'd pain.

Question 5

how long should i take off work for a wrist sprain?

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It depend: This sprain grade one or two or three. Some time sprain need a cast or brace. If you have disc job you could return to it the next day.

Question 6

sprained wrist options for helping heal/managing pain?

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Be seen: First and most importantly, you would want to make sure that it is simply a sprain and not a more serious injury.  I have seen patients who thought they had sprained their wrist only to find out they actually had a fracture.

Question 7

when does brusing occur after a broken or sprained wrist?

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Bruising : Usually occurs within 24 hours.

Question 8

how to deal with a wrist sprain and how long do i stop physical activity?

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See details: You deal with it by having the wrist evaluated, determining the cause of the pain and then treating that cause.

Question 9

please explain what are some symptoms of the different grades in a wrist sprain ?

Accepted Answer

See below: If you had a traumatic  fall which usually occurs on an outstretched hand/wrist you most likely having an occult wrist  (distal radius fracture or other corpus or bone contusion.) a spring diagnosis is commonly misused by the emergency room and several patients do not follow up with the appropriate treatment or follow-up physicians as recommended as as patient's thought "" they had a sprain "and should go away on its own have a evaluation by an orthopedic hand specialist good luck thank you.

Question 10

how can i break a sprained wrist?

Accepted Answer

Too much force: Sometimes injured areas are weak and may be more susceptible to further injury if there is a degree of weakness.  An external force applied onto or around the injured site may cause further more serious damage.  Have the sprain treated appropriately to avoid further damage.

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