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Wrist Sprain

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Wrist Sprain Treatment

Treatment for a wrist sprain may include:

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:

Long term immobilization in a sling can lead to frozen shoulder.
If you wear a shoulder sling for longer than two weeks make sure you perform shoulder range of motion exercises twice a day to avoid frozen shoulder.

Splint for a wrist sprain
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications for pain:

Narcotic pain medication
Physical therapy for a wrist sprain
Occupational therapy for a wrist sprain

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Last Updated: Sep 4, 2008 References

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

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