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What does the doctor need to see to clear a patient for sports after a fractured wrist?

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Variable: Fracture healed on xr, minimal to no tenderness to palpation over fracture, nearly full if not full motion and strength.

Dr Makowiec agreed

Answered 8/9/2012

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Dr. Richard Makowiec answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Healing: There needs to be sufficient healing on clinical exam and xrays to allow the wrist to sustain the stress of whatever sport is desired.

Dr Coats II agreed

Answered 8/16/2012

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