Question 1

can your wrist keep dislocating after its been reset? i partially dislocate mine and i think i have to keep resetting it

Accepted Answer

Yes it Can: If your wrist continues to dislocate, you should see an orthopedist as soon as you can. It may be a sign of underlying ligament damage and, in certain cases, can even compromise nerve function or blood flow.

Question 2

how do you treat a dislocated wrist?

Accepted Answer

Needs reduction : Recommend an orthopedics specialist to evaluate if dislocation is present as it requires anesthesia and reduction.

Question 3

how long should a partially dislocated wrist be imbolized for?

Accepted Answer

2-4 weeks: If it has been properly reduced your orthopedic specialist will most likely recommend 2-4 weeks, with re-evaluation at the end of prescribed time frame to check stability and recommend rehabilitation exercise.  Call your orthopedic sports medicine specialist.  If it hasn't been evaluated by a medical professional see as soon as possible.

Question 4

hello, is this a dislocated wrist? my wrist bone sticks out further than my other wrist bone and there is lots of pain when i put pressure on & move.

Accepted Answer

Not likely : A dislocated wrist would take a pretty substantial injury, and would cause horrific pain.  You would know if you dislocated your wrist! It is not a subtle condition.

Question 5

what amount force does it take to fracture or dislocate a wrist?

Accepted Answer

A lot: Fracturing your wrist when you are young usually takes a fall from a height or or sped like roller blading, skiing.

Question 6

wrist very painful, i can't lift anything heavy. pain gets worse at night. it feels like it's dislocated?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: If you also have numbness and tingling, it may be a form of carpal tunnel syndrome which is when the nerves in your wrist are compressed. Certain sleep positions and computer and phone use can make it worse. Injury is also a possible cause. Please consult with your doctor as you need an examination to determine best next steps for evaluation and treatment. They may refer you to a specialist.

Question 7

i dislocated my lunate in my wrist. how long does it take to heal and how can i sleep with the sling on? first time having one is why.

Accepted Answer

Complex wrist injury: usually associated with other injuries , ligamental tare of corpus ( wrist joint ) May take 6 months or more , may even need surgery , repair of ligamental tare , pin(s) to stabilize . Speak to your orthopedic surgeon .

Question 8

recently injured my wrist in a hockey game. i have pain on the ball of my wrist and when i move it it will do a painful pop and like dislocate then relocate whats wrong with my wrist what should i do?

Accepted Answer

: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests, including x-ray examination. It would be prudent to see a doctor. Wish you good health!

Question 9

i have a deformity(almost like a bone is dislocated)on my wrist that is slightly painful, is it going to go away or should i see a doctor?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: Your description is too vague to understand what you are describing. If this interferes with the way your wrist functions &amp; is painful it is reasonable to have it evaluated. There are 8 bones in the wrist &amp; they can be broken or bruised. Maintaining future function may require a timely treatment.

Question 10

my wrist hurts to put pressure on and when i bend it. do you think it is a sprain or could one of my carpals be dislocated? what can i do to help it?

Accepted Answer

RICE: For musculoskeletal sprains &amp; strains, Rest, Ice, Compression &amp; Elevation can relieve pain &amp; swelling, prevent re-injury &amp; allow healing to begin.  While an X-ray can evaluate for fracture or dislocation, it can not show sprains.  Try not to use the joint, elevate above the heart, use an ace wrap to compress, with an ice pack on top of the Ace to protect skin from cold damage.

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Can your wrist keep dislocating after its been reset? i partially dislocate mine and i think i have to keep resetting it

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How do you treat a dislocated wrist?

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How long should a partially dislocated wrist be imbolized for?

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Hello, is this a dislocated wrist? my wrist bone sticks out further than my other wrist bone and there is lots of pain when i put pressure on & move.

A member asked:

What amount force does it take to fracture or dislocate a wrist?

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Wrist very painful, i can't lift anything heavy. pain gets worse at night. it feels like it's dislocated?

A member asked:

I dislocated my lunate in my wrist. how long does it take to heal and how can i sleep with the sling on? first time having one is why.

A member asked:

Recently injured my wrist in a hockey game. i have pain on the ball of my wrist and when i move it it will do a painful pop and like dislocate then relocate whats wrong with my wrist what should i do?

A member asked:

I have a deformity(almost like a bone is dislocated)on my wrist that is slightly painful, is it going to go away or should i see a doctor?

A member asked:

My wrist hurts to put pressure on and when i bend it. do you think it is a sprain or could one of my carpals be dislocated? what can i do to help it?

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