Suggest Treatment For Painful Wrist After An Injury

Posted on Tue, 3 Mar 2015

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Question : Daughter fell on October 26, 2014 on outstretched arm had a growth plate fracture. Was in a cast for 6 weeks. Followed up with physical therapy for 3 weeks. Became very painful in her wrist. Orthopedic ordered MRI and got the results today. I am not understanding the results and what the treatment would be based on the findings of the MRI.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (28 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
She has torn ligament in wrist

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case and Her MRI report is saying that she has torn some ligament in wrist. These ligaments will heal in some time so I do not think at present she needs surgery.
You should continue with physiotherapy , but there should not be any forceful movement. She should do hot water fomentation but no massage.
If her pain continues for more than 3 months, then she need a arthroscopy debridement of torn fragment/ repair of the ligament according to arthroscopic image.

I hope this answer will be useful for you. Let me know if there is any other followup questions.
thanks

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