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I have a broken blood vessel or sprained wrist?

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Dr. Jeffrey Wint answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

A swollen wrist: can suggest a fracture or a sprain. One must be careful not just to leave it on fractured wrist just a sprain as there are sprains and ligament injuries that are significant and need care. If a wrist is swollen after trauma A proper evaluation includes x-rays and Exam concurrently. Seei an orthopedic surgeon or hand surgeon

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Answered 2/13/2015

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