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I sprained wrist 7 1/2 mon ago. would a custom made volar splint help it heal? x-rays and mri are normal but pain is sever!!

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Dr. Jeffrey Unger answered

See a doctor: See a hand specialist who can determine if you have a torn cartilage in the wrist. A sprained wrist should heal in 2-4 weeks.

Answered 9/15/2014

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A member asked:

I sprained wrist 7 1/2 mon ago. would a custom made volar splint help it heal? x-rays and mri are normal but pain is sever!!

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Unger answered

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