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How Can Wrist Dislocation Be Treated?
I fractured my radius and badly dislocated my wrist in a fall. At 3 months post op (needed a plate and a bunch of screws) the fracture line is still visible. Does mean that it is not totally healed yet? Can I do everything like I did before the break?
Mon, 30 Apr 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Some advice that I can give to you is:
-Rest your wrist for at least 48 hours.
-Ice your wrist to reduce pain and swelling.
-Compress the wrist with a bandage.
-Elevate your wrist above your heart, on a pillow or the back of a chair.
-Take anti-inflammatory painkillers.
-Use a cast or splint to keep your wrist immobile.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Some advice that I can give to you is:
-Rest your wrist for at least 48 hours.
-Ice your wrist to reduce pain and swelling.
-Compress the wrist with a bandage.
-Elevate your wrist above your heart, on a pillow or the back of a chair.
-Take anti-inflammatory painkillers.
-Use a cast or splint to keep your wrist immobile.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
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