Title: Sprained wrist: Symptoms, treatments, recovery time, and more
Headings: What to know about a sprained wrist
What to know about a sprained wrist
What is a sprained wrist?
Vs. a broken wrist
Causes
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment
Home remedies
Recovery
Prevention
When to contact a doctor
Summary

Content: Often, treatment can consist of applying ice, resting, and taking over-the-counter pain relief medications. A person should also wear a splint to help immobilize the joint. However, if a person’s symptoms do not improve within around 6 weeks, they should talk with their doctor. The doctor will likely need to reassess the wrist and recommend additional therapies, such as surgery. Surgery is more likely when a person has sustained a complete ligament tear. This injury can sometimes destabilize the wrist. Home remedies
A person can typically treat a sprained wrist with minimal medical intervention. In fact, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons recommend using the RICE method. RICE stands for rest, ice, compression, and elevation. In other words, a person should avoid using their wrist, use an ice pack regularly, compress the wrist, and keep it elevated as much as possible.