Title: Sprained Wrist: Symptoms and Treatment | The Hand Society
Headings: Sprained Wrist
Sprained Wrist
Causes
Signs and Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment
Associated Injuries
Prognosis

Content: Treatment
A sprained wrist is usually treated without surgery. Ice and a splint or gentle wrap may be helpful for the first few days after a wrist sprain. Treatment typically involves resting the injured wrist and wearing a splint as needed until symptoms improve, which may take up to 6 weeks. Prescription pain medications are not usually recommended. If symptoms do not improve after a reasonable period of time, additional imaging may be ordered to look for a more serious injury. Associated Injuries
Sometimes, a small piece of bone can be pulled off one of the wrist bones, called an avulsion. These small fractures frequently do not require surgery and may heal on their own. Prognosis
sprained wrist typically heal well, with minimal or no long-term symptoms. Healing can often take several weeks, but recovery is usually excellent. © 2018American Society for Surgery of the Hand
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