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: 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. Resting the wrist by reducing normal activity using the injured arm relieve pain. Icing and compressing the injured area will reduce swelling. A wrist splint or brace can be used to immobilize the wrist joint for up to two weeks. Doctors may prescribe over-the-counter (OTC) NSAIDs such as ibuprofen to alleviate pain. Surgical treatment
In the case of a severe wrist sprain with either a partial or complete ligament tear, it is important that the patient is referred to a specialist, particularly a hand and wrist surgeon.