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My brothe fell while skating and landed on his wrist. hurts to move anything over 4lbs and it's been a week. what might be wrong with his wrist?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

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Colles" fracture: He could have a wrist fracture. The fracture is most commonly caused by people falling onto a hard surface and breaking their fall with outstretched arms - falling with wrists flexed would lead to a smith's fracture. Have him seen and examined by a health care provider with x-rays. Best wishes.

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Answered 10/3/2017

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A member asked:

My brothe fell while skating and landed on his wrist. hurts to move anything over 4lbs and it's been a week. what might be wrong with his wrist?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Munshower answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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