Title: How to Heal a Sprained Wrist Quickly | Healthfully
Headings: How to Heal a Sprained Wrist Quickly
How to Heal a Sprained Wrist Quickly
Is This an Emergency?
See Your Doctor
Protect and Rest
Ice
Compress
Elevate
Manage Pain
Tips
Warnings

Content: Rest and wear a splint as needed until symptoms improve, to optimize healing and recovery. Follow your doctor's rehabilitation instructions for best results. Warnings
If your swelling persists more than 48 hours, or if your pain is getting worse, follow up with your doctor. Proper diagnosis and early treatment of wrist injuries is important to avoid long-term complications, including pain, stiffness, limited mobility and arthritis. Reviewed by Kay Peck, MPH RD
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References
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: Wrist Sprains
Merck Manual: Overview of Sprains and Other Soft-Tissue Injuries
American Society for Surgery of the Hand: Wrist Sprains
Bass E. Tendinopathy: why the difference between tendinitis and tendinosis matters. Int J Ther Massage Bodywork.