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Fell biking and smashed my left wrist into ground. now have pain in triquestral bone and small loss of rom. brace and ice enough or do i need xrays?

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Dr. Brian Chimenti answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

XRays: You definitely need an xray as some carpal fractures are minimally symptomatic, but left untreated can lead to more serious issues in the future.

Dr Namey agreed

Answered 12/20/2014

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Dr. Alex Meyers answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Wrist injury: If the injury is significant enough to post i would get an x-ray.

Dr Dang agreed

Answered 4/23/2013

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A member asked:

Fell biking and smashed my left wrist into ground. now have pain in triquestral bone and small loss of rom. brace and ice enough or do i need xrays?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Brian Chimenti answered

Dr Namey agreed

Dr. Alex Meyers answered

Dr Dang agreed

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