Title: Understanding Your Sprained Wrist Injury - Vive Health
Headings: Sprained Wrist Injury
Sprained Wrist Injury
What is a Sprained Wrist?
Is My Wrist Sprained?
Sprained Wrist Grades
Common Causes of a Sprained Wrist
Sprained Wrist Symptoms
What Does a Sprained Wrist Look Like?
Sprained Wrist vs. Broken Wrist
Sprained Wrists and Arthritis
How Long Does a Sprained Wrist take to Heal?
Recovering From a Sprained Wrist
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Jaydee Vykoukal, PT, DPT
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Content: On the other hand, if symptoms are moderate, severe, or limiting your normal activities it is best to seek medical care regardless of whether it's a wrist sprain or fracture. Sprained Wrist vs. Broken Wrist
Many patients suffering from wrist pain start by asking, “Is my wrist broken or sprained?” The two conditions are easily confused. While an X-ray is necessary to know for sure, one reliable sign that can help you know how to tell if a wrist is broken or sprained is the pain itself. Broken bones tend to come with a constant ache, whereas sprains tend to feel worse when the joint is being moved. Sprained Wrists and Arthritis
What does a sprained wrist feel like, as opposed to arthritis? The aches and pains can be similar, so tell your physician if you think long-term discomfort is contributing to your sprained wrist symptoms. The biggest difference is that a sprained wrist is usually an acute sudden injury whereas arthritis onset is typically gradual. How Long Does a Sprained Wrist take to Heal? How long does a sprained wrist last?