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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Citations
Dr. John Knight

Content: During surgery, the hand surgeon will reconnect the ligament. Post-operative management, recovery, and rehabilitation after treatment
After surgery, the doctor will advise that the patient undergo physical therapy or rehabilitation. For non-surgical wrist sprain, recovery usually takes a short time (about 1 to 2 weeks). However, recovery following surgery can take about 8 to 12 weeks or months (6 to 12 months) for a full recovery. Most wrist sprains have a positive prognosis. Full recovery time usually depends on the severity of the sprain, treatment option, age of the patient, pre-existing conditions, and rehabilitation exercises after treatment. A physical and occupational therapist can help patients who have undergone surgery for wrist sprain to recover fully. Stretching and strengthening exercises that decrease muscle stiffness and increase the range of motion of the wrist joint are often prescribed for recovering patients. Patients are encouraged to limit the use of the injured hand unless advised otherwise by the surgeon or physical therapists. Call Us Today
Citations
Rettig, Arthur C. “Athletic Injuries of the Wrist and Hand.”