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Wrist Injury Definition
Common names:
  • Injured Wrist
  • Pain in the Wrist after Injury
  • Painful Wrist after Injury
  • Wrist Injury
  • Wrist Injury Checkup
  • Wrist Pain after Injury
What is a wrist injury?
A person with a wrist injury has damage to a structure within the wrist, caused by an injury. Images

What are the symptoms of a wrist injury?
Common symptoms of a wrist injury include wrist pain, tenderness, and swelling. A severe wrist injury may result in a deformed wrist. Images

How does the doctor treat a wrist injury?
The treatment for a wrist injury depends on the severity of the injury. Treatment for a wrist injury may include rest, elevation, cold compresses, and immobilization in a cast or splint. Surgery may be required for severe wrist injuries.

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Last Updated: Jul 15, 2009  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MDJohn H. Beckett, MDD. Scott Gettings, MD
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