Question 1

i have wrist drop due to bone fracture from last four month now i hve to wait or go for the nerve treatment?

Accepted Answer

Wrist drop: This must have been quite a fracture. What was the treatment at the time of the fracture? Did you have surgery or not? Yes definitely get the nerve checked and repaired if possible - its already been 4 months.

Question 2

what is wrist drop?

Accepted Answer

Wrist drop: If you are holding your forearm horizontally level, and your wrist and hand are relaxed, wrist drop would be that you are unable to lift your hand to an upward pointing position by itself.  Happens in radial nerve problems.

Question 3

what type of doctor do you see for a wrist drop?

Accepted Answer

Ortho and neuro: Typically a hand surgeon and they typically will send for nerve studies (ncv/emg) by s neurologist or physiatrist.

Question 4

what cranial nerve is supposed to be involved with "crutch paralysis" or "wrist drop"?

Accepted Answer

This is associated: With a brachial plexus injury, not a cranial nerve injury. This is usually associated with the posterior cord in the brachial plexus or radial nerve downstream, occasionally a c7/8 nerve lesion can cause this but the wrist drop is not usually as isolated.

Question 5

i am in my second day of dealing with standard sleep related wrist drop. numbness is gone, replaced with soreness in some spots. sign of healing?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: The nerve is no longer "dead" and is sending back pain signals to let you know it is healing.

Question 6

i recently snapped my bone in my arm, nerve got trapped and is badly bruised got a wrist drop how long for the nerve to repair ?

Accepted Answer

See a physiatrist: If the nerve is trapped (and not severed), it will take several months for it to return to normal.  Physician therapy may help to maintain the integrity of the muscles in that arm during the recovery period

Question 7

hi, i woke up one morning with left arm numbness from the elbow down with hand weakness and wrist drop.  my doctor ordered a head ct and neck mri to rule out anything life threatening.  it turned out to be saturday night palsy.  how long to recover?

Accepted Answer

Palsy: Even though the initial nerve damage is serious, the palsy generally heals within several weeks. Treatment involves resting the injured nerve often by wearing a splint. I believe that a neurologist should direct your care and dictate when to start proper physical therapy.

Question 8

i am.37 year old married women , i have 4 year old child , since last 6 month i am suffering from foot drop in left leg and numbness in left hand 24 hours, what is the treatment?

Accepted Answer

: Very important to have the Blood Pressure checked and controlled. A  visit to Neurologist for proper evaluation is indicated also.

Question 9

what is the best treatment for burns from melted and pretty much boiling hot butter being dumped on your wrist  should i go to the dr.?

Accepted Answer

Yes: From this brief history it is impossible to determine the depth of the burn.  It needs to be examined and followed closely.

Question 10

i'm starting to think i have tore the tfcc (catilage) in my wrist. what are the symptoms and treatment?

Accepted Answer

Pain and locking: Pain along the ulnar border of the wrist when the wrist is loaded. Axial pressure or torsional pressure can cause pain, usually worse with the wrist in extension. Sometimes can get a locking or catching sensation with motion of the wrist. Seek care with a hand surgeon. Treatment is diagnostic, with mri, and then surgical with arthroscopic repair or debridement.

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I have wrist drop due to bone fracture from last four month now i hve to wait or go for the nerve treatment?

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What is wrist drop?

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What type of doctor do you see for a wrist drop?

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What cranial nerve is supposed to be involved with "crutch paralysis" or "wrist drop"?

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I am in my second day of dealing with standard sleep related wrist drop. numbness is gone, replaced with soreness in some spots. sign of healing?

A member asked:

I recently snapped my bone in my arm, nerve got trapped and is badly bruised got a wrist drop how long for the nerve to repair ?

A member asked:

Hi, i woke up one morning with left arm numbness from the elbow down with hand weakness and wrist drop. my doctor ordered a head ct and neck mri to rule out anything life threatening. it turned out to be saturday night palsy. how long to recover?

A member asked:

I am.37 year old married women , i have 4 year old child , since last 6 month i am suffering from foot drop in left leg and numbness in left hand 24 hours, what is the treatment?

A member asked:

What is the best treatment for burns from melted and pretty much boiling hot butter being dumped on your wrist should i go to the dr.?

A member asked:

I'm starting to think i have tore the tfcc (catilage) in my wrist. what are the symptoms and treatment?

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