Title: How Long Does it Take to Recover From a Wrist Sprain?
Headings: How Long Does it Take to Recover From a Wrist Sprain?
How Long Does it Take to Recover From a Wrist Sprain?
What is a wrist sprain?
What are the causes of a wrist sprain?
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What are the risk factors and symptoms of a wrist sprain?
How is a wrist sprain diagnosed?
How to treat a wrist sprain?
Non-surgical treatment
Surgical treatment
Post-operative management, recovery, and rehabilitation after treatment
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Dr. John Knight

Content: X-ray imaging will show bone fractures and wrist bones alignment. Although x-ray will not show the ligaments, it can be used to rule out other diagnoses. After evaluating the hand and reviewing symptoms, the doctor will determine if the patients can continue treatment in an urgent care facility or be referred to a hand surgeon or specialist for further treatment. How to treat a wrist sprain? In order to treat a wrist sprain correctly, the doctor must determine the grade or severity of the sprain. For mild wrist sprain involving a stretched ligament, non-surgical treatment can be administered. For severe wrist sprain involving a partial or a complete tear of the wrist ligament, an orthopedic surgeon will perform surgery on the wrist. Non-surgical treatment
A mild wrist sprain can be treated in urgent care facilities using home care treatments. Most home care treatment will aim to reduce symptoms of the injury until the ligament heals naturally. RICE (rest, ice, compression, and elevation) treatment is recommended for mild sprains.