A member asked:
Had an x-ray over 2 weeks ago on my injured wrist and it isn't broken but i have an open growth plate at 17? still bruised + painful? worse after work
A doctor has provided 1 answer
See ortho : See hand surgeon for second opinion. Would probably be best to immobilize your wrist in thumb spica splint , rest , apply ice, elevate to reduce swelling and use NSAIDs. Your growth plate will probably close soon don't worry. Salter Harris classification growth plate fractures- not all can be seen on X-rays but if non displaced should be okay. If pain persists repeat imaging and cast. Good luck.
Answered 11/28/2017
1k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Hand was injured swollen inside bruised now freezing cold can move fingers but ring finger doesn't want to go all the way up. Is it broken or nerves?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Injured L. forearm, it's been x-rayed & it's not fractured. Inner arm very bruised, tender to touch, hand swollen. Bruise now moving to hand, why?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Injured hand. Looking palm side R hand, bruise at base of outer part of thumb & outer bottom palm part of hand. Can move thumb. Could it be ligament?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
At work a resident squeezed & twisted my wrist about two weeks ago. It is very painful and has been swollen and bruised. Could it be broken?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Should gabapentin help with ulnar nerve pain? Injured right funny bone 2 days ago. Slightly tender now. Numb in last 2 digits and lateral hand.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Tuesday fell on rock injured my arm below wrist. Have puffiness still and it hurts to hold some with a little weight. I believe it muscle deep tissue bruise. The muscle hurts all the way to elbow. Could it be a deep soft tissue bruise? What can I do?
Underside of my wrist is painful w any movement. is this likely a strain or sprain? it is painful & tender no bruising. injured it doing bisep curls.
Every few years my 19 yr old daughter wakes up with massive bruises and swelling on her left wrist. (never injured to our knowledge. Break etc) why?
I fell yesterday and injured my wrist. How do I know if it's just bruised and when it might be broken? It's sore, but I can use my hand. I can move it up and down, sideways and turn it. I have broken this arm twice and sprained the wrist before.
Injured right thumb while playing basketball. Swollen, redness around and there is a mild bruise. Wrist hurts slightly. What should be done?
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
Get the HealthTap app
Video visit and message your doctor
