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Hello, is this a dislocated wrist? my wrist bone sticks out further than my other wrist bone and there is lots of pain when i put pressure on & move.

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Not likely : A dislocated wrist would take a pretty substantial injury, and would cause horrific pain. You would know if you dislocated your wrist! It is not a subtle condition.

Dr Keith agreed

Answered 3/13/2018

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A member asked:

Hello, is this a dislocated wrist? my wrist bone sticks out further than my other wrist bone and there is lots of pain when i put pressure on & move.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Dr Keith agreed

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