Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What can i do to determine if i have a broken wrist?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Get an xray: Go see your family doc to order for an xray of the wrist. He may set the wrist in a cast and refer you to a specialist (ortho hand specialist) for a f/u visit.
Answered 1/14/2013
5.4k views
Exam and xrays: Typically, there is a history of a fall or other trauma to the wrist. This can result in pain over the injured bone and a fracture. A good clinical exam by a skilled specialist (orthopaedic surgeon) is helpful but xrays are required to make a definitive diagnosis.
Answered 4/5/2013
5.2k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
How to determine the difference between a wrist fracture and a wrist sprain?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
How do doctors determine whether I need a hard cast or a soft cast for my hand?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
12wks baby erbs palsy has all movements.doctors cant determine which hand is palcy, but sometimes has some weakness,is there chance to full recovery?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Could I do to determine the degree of damage sustained to my heart and arteries and what are treatment options for second-hand exposure syndrome?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
How does a lab actually determine the amount of meth that's found in a UA? Daily meth smoker VS. Someone that tested positive from second hand smoke?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
I fell while skateboarding on my wrist and I can determine whether it's broken or not.
How to determine if I have a wrist ligament injury?
What is the order of growth plates closure in boys? By x-raying, why do pediatricians usually just X-ray the wrist, to determine predicted adult hight?
Would falling on the rock I fell on be a deep tissue bruise? If so how do I determine that is a deep tissue muscle bruise? On my wrist \ forearm?
How can I determine between a wrist fracture and a wrist sprain?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
