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Fractured/sprained/ other wrist
Received blunt force to thumb side of the wrist. Has been a week now and there is slight swelling altho most has gone down since 2nd/3rd day. Bruises are green blue purple pink yellow but yellow hurts more. Stopped hurting on day 3 but then started hurting more with more use like playing guitar. Holding the arm with elbow bent at 90 degrees lessens pain but pain increases with arm pointed down at the side of the body. Hurts less to keep thumb from moving.
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Bruising suggests internal bleeding.
Blunt force can even cause fractures, they do not present as regular fractures.
Local Ice pack application and medications like Enzomac, Ultracet will help reduce swelling and pain.
Next Steps
consult Orthopaedic Surgeon for clinical evaluation and X-Rays.
Health Tips
do not ignore injury.
u may still be able to work in presence of cortical break or undisplaced fracture of wrist /hand.
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