Wrist Injury
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Wrist Injury Treatment
Treatment for a wrist injury may include:
Wound care
Rest
Apply a cold compress:
Wrap ice in a moist hand towel. Do not apply ice directly to the skin.
Apply for 20-30 minutes, every 1-2 hours, for the first few days.
Elevate the wrist
ACE wrap
Sling
Cast or splint for a wrist injury
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications
for pain:
Ibuprofen
(
Motrin
,
Advil
)
Naproxen
(
Anaprox
,
Naprosyn
,
Aleve
)
Ketoprofen
(
Orudis
)
Narcotic pain medication
Physical therapy for a wrist injury
Occupational therapy for a wrist injury
Surgery for a wrist injury:
To repair fractures, tendons or nerves
Tetanus immunization
For more information:
Wrist fracture treatment
Wrist dislocation treatment
Wrist sprain treatment
Wrist contusion treatment
Wrist tendinitis treatment
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Last Updated: Oct 15, 2008
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Stephen J. Schueler, MD
;
John H. Beckett, MD
;
D. Scott Gettings, MD
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