Q&A

Can a broken wrist hurt years later?

Can a broken wrist hurt years later?

The third common form of wrist arthritis is called Post Traumatic Arthritis. Generally, this type of arthritis may develop in the months to years following a fracture or other severe injury in the wrist. The patient does not remember the injury event if it occurred years earlier.

Can wrist injuries be permanent?

While hand and wrist injuries are very common, some athletes never seek treatment. Unfortunately, delaying the diagnosis and treatment may result in long-term problems or even a permanent disability.

Do wrist injuries ever heal?

Wrist sprains usually take from 2 to 10 weeks to heal, but some take longer. Usually, the more pain you have, the more severe your wrist sprain is and the longer it will take to heal. You can heal faster and regain strength in your wrist with good home treatment.

How do you treat an old wrist injury?

To speed the healing, you can:

  1. Rest your wrist for at least 48 hours.
  2. Ice your wrist to reduce pain and swelling.
  3. Compress the wrist with a bandage.
  4. Elevate your wrist above your heart, on a pillow or the back of a chair.
  5. Take anti-inflammatory painkillers.
  6. Use a cast or splint to keep your wrist immobile.

What happens if a bone healed incorrectly?

Broken bones can occasionally heal in the wrong position, forming a “malunion” or “malalignment” after treatment. These misaligned bones can cause further problems and pain in the body.

Can a woman fall and hurt her wrist?

A woman presents with wrist pain after falling on her outstretched hand. A 58-year-old, right-hand dominant woman fell in the shower and injured her left wrist. She was seen 3 days later at an outside emergency department (ED) where radiographs were obtained.

What should I do if I fall on my wrist?

If left untreated, the fractured bone could eventually die (necros) and result in a significant loss of function and movement at the wrist. If you suspect that you may have injured this area, consult a physician. Fractures of the hand are most often seen and diagnosed on X-ray.

How did I Break my Wrist two years ago?

Two years ago, I sprained or broke my wrist in a classic trip-and-fall on ice. I still have pain, weakness, and impaired use of my wrist. Is this something I should just cope with, or did something fail to heal correctly? In March 2011 I slipped on some ice and, while falling backward, used my right hand to break my fall.

Can a wrist fracture be caused by a fall?

I think it’s important to know that wrist fractures in general are very common as are wrist sprains. Many times they’re caused by similar mechanisms. Lots of times people have a simple fall from ground level, sometimes slipping on the ice, sometimes falling off a bike. And the first question is, this hurts, is it broken or not?

A woman presents with wrist pain after falling on her outstretched hand. A 58-year-old, right-hand dominant woman fell in the shower and injured her left wrist. She was seen 3 days later at an outside emergency department (ED) where radiographs were obtained.

What happens if you have a soft tissue injury to the wrist?

A soft tissue injury to the wrist or hand may result in the following: Pain. Heat, redness or bruising. Swelling.

When do you develop post traumatic wrist arthritis?

Post Traumatic Wrist Arthritis. The third common form of wrist arthritis is called Post Traumatic Arthritis. Generally, this type of arthritis may develop in the months to years following a fracture or other severe injury in the wrist. The patient does not remember the injury event if it occurred years earlier.

If left untreated, the fractured bone could eventually die (necros) and result in a significant loss of function and movement at the wrist. If you suspect that you may have injured this area, consult a physician. Fractures of the hand are most often seen and diagnosed on X-ray.