Title: Wrist Sprains – How serious are wrist sprains? | Sports Health | stltoday.com
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Wrist Sprains – How serious are wrist sprains?
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Content: therefore, stretching exercises may be used to help regain full mobility and function. Grade three sprains may require surgery to repair the completely torn ligament, reconnecting the ligament to the bone. Surgery is followed by a period of rehabilitation and exercises to strengthen the wrist and restore motion and function. Generally, the ligament can be expected to heal in six to eight weeks. Depending on the severity of the sprain, rehabilitation with full recovery of motion and strength can take several months. Preventing Wrist Sprains
It's difficult to prevent wrist sprains, but there are some measures to consider. For instance, when doing daily activities, be careful walking in wet, icy or slippery conditions to avoid a major fall. When playing sports such as skating, skateboarding, and skiing, wear wrist guard splints or protective tape to support the wrist in case of a fall. 0 comments
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