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Could The Wrist Be Fractured Due To The Fall After Surgery?

I fell two days ago on my right wrist prior to the fall I had Sergey on my right wrist growth plate so I fell on it two days ago I could use all my fingers and rotate my wrist but it feels like a bone shifted upwards or a bump that is part of swelling can u let me know if is a fracture or nothing to worry about tks
posted on Thu, 16 Oct 2014
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I have gone through your query. As you have swelling and bump feeling it is better to have a X ray to rule out fracture. Falling by landing on wrist can cause fractures like colles fracture. In case of fracture reduction and immobilisation in plaster cast should be done for at least 6 weeks. You can apply ice packs , Immobilize by splint and keep hand elevated till you see your doctor. Hope this may help you.
Let me know if you have any further queries.
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Could The Wrist Be Fractured Due To The Fall After Surgery?

Hi Thank you for asking HCM. I have gone through your query. As you have swelling and bump feeling it is better to have a X ray to rule out fracture. Falling by landing on wrist can cause fractures like colles fracture. In case of fracture reduction and immobilisation in plaster cast should be done for at least 6 weeks. You can apply ice packs , Immobilize by splint and keep hand elevated till you see your doctor. Hope this may help you. Let me know if you have any further queries.