Fell this morning while running. mild pain in wrist/thumb area. can move fingers and wrist freely. little swelling. do i need an x-ray?

Doesn't sound like: You need x-ray1 ice packs, ; if in 24 more hours pain ; swelling worse, see pcp.

A good idea: Many minor wrist sprains can lead 2 a fracture of the navicular. Many times it will b more evident on an orthopedic exam, then x-rays may or not b done. True early images of occult navicular fractures r not positive, but if an orthopedic surgeon feels strongly about the findings a cast 4 +/- 2 wks.And then new images with the cast off will show the fx.Due 2 bone absorption in the perifracture erea.