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What do you suggest if i injured my wrist during flag football today. i fell backwards onto my left wrist. i'm having bad pain moving it?

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Dr. Steven Brown answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

X-ray: Falling on hyper extended wrist can result in distal radial fracture, scaphoid fracture, ligament sprain or disruption, or tendon injury. Follow up at er or with hand surgeon for x-rays, examination and care.

Answered 9/28/2016

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