FreeMD® Wrist Sprain: Definition

Wrist Sprain

Definition

Wrist Sprain Definition

Common names:

Sprained Wrist
Wrist Sprain

A person with a wrist sprain has a stretched or torn ligament in the wrist. Ligaments are strong fibrous bands that hold the bones in place during movement.

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Wrist contusion
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Last Updated: Jul 28, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Wrist Sprain References:

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