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Something "popped" in my wrist while wide-gripping a rounded protrusion while indoor rock climbing. now, 3 weeks later, there is still significant pain when i bear weight on that hand, mostly on the top of hand and in the wrist. what could this be?

Q: something "popped" in my wrist while wide-gripping a rounded protrusion while indoor rock climbing. now, 3 weeks later, there is still significant pain when i bear weight on that hand, mostly on the top of hand and in the wrist. what could this be?

: There are a couple of sites in the 8 bones of the wrist that can have a subtle crack/break that can lead to long term problems if not assessed and treated. I would go see you doc &amp; see if they feel x-rays of your wrist would be prudent.

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

There are a couple of sites in the 8 bones of the wrist that can have a subtle crack/break that can lead to long term problems if not assessed and treated. I would go see you doc & see if they feel x-rays of your wrist would be prudent.

Dr Singh and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/15/2022

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A member asked:

Something "popped" in my wrist while wide-gripping a rounded protrusion while indoor rock climbing. now, 3 weeks later, there is still significant pain when i bear weight on that hand, mostly on the top of hand and in the wrist. what could this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Singh and another doctor agreed

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