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I have a bone contusion on my wrist, and it hurts a lot when i swing a bat but not so much when i throw a ball. should i take time off from baseball?

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Dr. Ty Endean answered

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Moderate activity: I would recommend you moderate your activity. If it hurts swinging a bat then i would avoid that activity for a week or two. If you continue to aggravate the wrist with swinging activity it will only take longer to heal.

Answered 5/1/2013

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A member asked:

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Dr. Ty Endean answered

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