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I injured my wrist july/2013 still hurts when i move it and friends say it might be a torn ligament landed on it with hand upward what would it need?

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Dr. David Trettin answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Need examination: First your wrist pain needs a firm diagnosis.'sprains' after a fall can sometimes be fractures( scaphoid commonly missed). See an ors for examination, x-rays and other studies if needed( MRI ). Good luck!

Answered 6/10/2014

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