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A member asked:
How long does a sprained wrist injury take to heal? will it have longterm effects on my ability to play basketball?
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Depends: Lots of injuries are called "sprains". A sprain refers to stretched or torn ligament that attaches two bones together. A simple sprain usually will heal on its own but there are a lot of other injuries in the wrist that can be more serious and so if the injury is lingering or not improving you may want to consult a sports medicine physician.
Answered 2/13/2013
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Get it evaluated: If you have a minor sprain it should heal with immobilization is 6-8 weeks. If it has not gotten better, or has not yet be evaluated by a hand surgeon then you might have a significant injury, as a ligament tear or fracture that if not treated can lead to arthritis in 10-12 years.
Answered 7/27/2012
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