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My wrist hurts to put pressure on and when i bend it. do you think it is a sprain or could one of my carpals be dislocated? what can i do to help it?
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RICE: For musculoskeletal sprains & strains, Rest, Ice, Compression & Elevation can relieve pain & swelling, prevent re-injury & allow healing to begin. While an X-ray can evaluate for fracture or dislocation, it can not show sprains. Try not to use the joint, elevate above the heart, use an ace wrap to compress, with an ice pack on top of the Ace to protect skin from cold damage.
Answered 9/29/2016
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Dislocation is un--: likely, as that is a very painful condition in normal people and one would be in an ER and not asking questions on Healthtap. A fx or a sprain is most likely to be the cause of your symptoms. See an Orthopedic Surgeon, who by Xrays can Dx a Fx and by Clinical exam. MRI might be helpful. Good Luck.
Answered 4/19/2015
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