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Broken wrist, wrist swelling gone, hand swollen, what should i do?

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Dr. Keith Joe answered

Have you been seen: Without seeing your xray hard to say but you should probably get seen by an orthopaedic surgeon. Treatment will depend on how bad of a break: whether there is substantial displacement and thus need for a reduction (realignment of the broken bones) either closed or possibly surgery.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Is your splint tight: Hand swelling, in the absence of a specific injury, may be due to the form of immobilization being too tight. If you have a splint, loosen it and elevate your hand well above your heart. If the swelling improves over a few hours, you have your answer.

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