Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain In The Wrists After An Accident

Posted on Fri, 4 Nov 2016

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Fri, 4 Nov 2016 Answered on

Mon, 28 Nov 2016 Last reviewed on

Question : Hello Doctor,

In heavy traffic one of the bike rider fall on my scooter and his bike collides with my Right arm .I had some pain and difficulty in twisting my wrist.
I applied voloni gel and crap bandage for almost 1 week.

Now it's been almost 2 weeks but pain still persists and it's painful to twist the wrist.

can you suggest if any treatment?

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Needs Xray, wrist splint and MRI

Detailed Answer:
Hi there.

Thanks for the query.

I suggest you get an Xray to look for fracture or joint subluxation.

Wear a wrist brace for 6 weeks. Apply ice. Avoid lifting weights.

There may be ligament damage also for which you may need an MRI also.

Do upload the Xray for my review.

I hope I have answered your query.

I will be available to answer your follow up queries.

Regards,

Dr. Aashish Raghu

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Aashish Raghu (2 days later)

Hi Doctor,
please see the attached x-ray image. I am wearing palm brace. if it's ligament damage,can I have any medicine for faster recovery.

Thanks XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Xray not attached

Detailed Answer:
Hi there.

Thanks for the reply.

Unfortunately there isn't any Xray attached with this query.

Please consult with the Healthcare Magic team for the needful.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Aashish Raghu (23 minutes later)

attaching the x-ray again.

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
No significant injury. Mostly early arthritis

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for uploading the Xray.

The Xray does not show any significant injury but there is decreased joint space indicating possible early arthritis.

I would advise you to avoid lifting weights or doing any twisting activity.

Wear a wrist splint. Apply warm packs 3 times a day. Do review after 2 weeks on your progress.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng