Suggest Treatment Pain And Stiffness Of Joint

Posted on Mon, 11 May 2015

Question: I broke my wrist 6 months ago
It sill feels funny and is slightly swollen
Last x-rays showed total heal of fracture.
I just started a new job and cannot go to PT.

Should I be concerned?

Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No need to worry if there is no pain and stiffness of joint.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.

You need not to worry if there is no pain and stiffness of joint. Slight swelling is not uncommon even after fracture healing. In fracture limb, slight swelling can be there for six months to one year.

Do hot fomentation and elevate the limb when you are not working. It will weans off gradually.

I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.

Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Saurabh Gupta (1 minute later)

I do still have stiffness and a bit of low grade pain

Any worries?
My wrist has "come a long way" in six months
Maybe it still feels "funny" because of the angulation? and lack of PT?

Thanks,
XXXX
Now I'm starting to worry!

Should I get an x-ray at an Urgent Care Center this w/e?
Dr. XXXXXXX - I'm very anxious to hear back from you!

Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
DO NOT WORRY.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Do not worry as the fracture had united. Some stiffness is accepted. These things will weans off gradually.

Warm regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Saurabh Gupta (10 minutes later)

Dr. XXXXXXX

Thank you so much

By the way, my co-workers appreciate your patience with me as well!
LOL

Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I am glad to know that I could address your concern.

Hope this discussion was helpful. Please close the discussion, if you have no further queries. I would appreciate your reviews about this service.

Warm Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar