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  1. HealthPartners
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    Is my wrist broken or sprained? How to tell the difference ...

    • The difference between a break and a sprain is related to your anatomy. If you have a sprain, it means you have damaged one or more ligaments – the tough bands of fibrous tissue that connect your bones t… See more

    How Can I Tell If I Broke Or Sprained My Wrist?

    For starters, broken wrists tend to hurt more than sprained wrists. If your wrist is broken, … See more

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    What Should I Do If I’ve Injured My Wrist?

    One of the first things is to decide if you need to see a doctor or if you can treat your injury at home. If your hand is numb or your wrist is bent in an unnatural way, head to orthopedic … See more

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    How Long Does It Take For A Sprained Wrist to Heal Compared to A Broken Wrist?

    The more pain you have with your injury, the longer it will take to heal. Sprained wrists can take anywhere from 2-10 weeks to heal. Broken wrists can take a few months (or … See more

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    How to Care For Your Injured Wrist at Home

    If you have a wrist injury, there are a few things you should do to reduce pain and get on the path to healing. If you have a mild sprain, these home treatments may be all you need t… See more

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    Medical Treatments For Broken Wrists and Serious Fractures

    To diagnose your injury, your doctor will do a physical examination and possibly take X-rays. Your doctor may also do other imaging tests such as a CT scan or an MRI for more inf… See more

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    What happens if your wrist is broken?
    When the wrist is broken, there is pain and swelling. It can be hard to move or use the hand and wrist. Some people can still move or use the hand or wrist even if there is a broken bone. Swelling or a bone out of place can make the wrist appear deformed. There is often pain right around the break and with finger movement.
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    How Can I Tell If I Broke Or Sprained My Wrist?
    What Should I Do If I’ve Injured My Wrist?
    How Long Does It Take For A Sprained Wrist to Heal Compared to A Broken Wrist?
    How to Care For Your Injured Wrist at Home
    Medical Treatments For Broken Wrists and Serious Fractures
    What happens if your wrist is broken?
     
  1. Symptoms of a broken wrist may include12345:
    • Severe and persistent pain
    • Swelling
    • Tenderness
    • Bruising
    • Stiffness
    • Bent wrist or other bone deformity
    • Numbness at the tips of your fingers
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    Broken wrist symptoms may include:

    • Severe and persistent pain.
    • Swelling.
    • Tenderness.
    • Bruising.
    • Stiffness.

    Broken Wrist (Wrist Fracture): Symptoms …

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    A broken wrist might cause these signs and symptoms:

    • Severe pain that might worsen when gripping or squeezing or moving your hand or wrist
    • Swelling
    • Tenderness

    Broken wrist - Symptoms and causes - M…

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    Wrist fractures present specific symptoms such as severe pain, loss of mobility in the hand or wrist, deformity in appearance, and tingling or numbness in the fingers. Fractures may be more severe than sprains, and some may require immediate treatment.

    Wrist Fractures: Symptoms & Causes | Br…

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    Symptoms of a broken wrist can include: Pain, especially when flexing the wrist Tenderness Swelling Bruising Deformity of the wrist, sometimes called a “dinner fork deformity,” which causes it to look crooked and bent.

    Broken Wrist (Colles Fracture): Symptoms…

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    The most common symptom of a broken wrist is pain. Some people may still be able to move their hand and wrist after getting a wrist fracture, but often the pain is too severe. Other broken wrist symptoms include: Swelling Bruising Numbness or tingling Deformity, such as the wrist bending in a strange way

    Broken Wrist: Symptoms, Causes, Risk Fa…

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    What are the signs and symptoms of a broken wrist?
    A broken wrist might cause these signs and symptoms: If you think you might have a broken wrist, see a doctor immediately, especially if you have numbness, swelling or trouble moving your fingers. A delay in diagnosis and treatment can lead to poor healing, decreased range of motion and decreased grip strength. A broken wrist can be caused by:

    Broken wrist - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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    What are the symptoms of arthritis in the wrist and hands?

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    The symptoms of arthritis in the wrist and hands can vary depending on the type of arthritis and the severity of the condition. However, some common symptoms include: Pain and stiffness in the wrist and hands, especially in the morning or after periods of inactivity Swelling in the wrist and joints Reduced range of motion in the wrist and hands Weakness in the wrist and hands Grinding or crunching sound when moving the wrist and hands Redness and warmth in the affected joints
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    What happens if your wrist is broken?
    When the wrist is broken, there is pain and swelling. It can be hard to move or use the hand and wrist. Some people can still move or use the hand or wrist even if there is a broken bone. Swelling or a bone out of place can make the wrist appear deformed. There is often pain right around the break and with finger movement.

    Wrist Fracture: Symptoms and Treatment | The Hand Society

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    How do you know if you have a wrist fracture?
    A wrist fracture hurts, sometimes a lot. Symptoms include pain, tenderness, swelling and/or bruising. A doctor may diagnose a wrist fracture based on information gathered from the patient, a physical exam, and X-rays.

    Wrist Fracture > Fact Sheets - Yale Medicine

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    What is a broken wrist?
    A broken wrist is a break or crack in one or more of the bones of your wrist. The most common of these injuries occurs in the wrist when people try to catch themselves during a fall and land hard on an outstretched hand.

    Broken wrist - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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    How do you know if your wrist is broken or dislocated?
    You can experience pain, swelling, bruising, and tenderness with either injury. Unless your wrist has a bend or other visual signs of a break, it might be difficult to tell if it’s injured or broken. A healthcare professional will be able to tell for sure and get you the treatment you need. How to tell a broken wrist vs. a dislocated wrist?

    Broken Wrist: Signs, Treatment, and Recovery - Healthline

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  3. American Society for Surgery of the Hand
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    Wrist Fracture: Symptoms and Treatment | The Hand …

    Swelling or a bone out of place can make the wrist appear deformed. There is often pain right around the break and with finger movement. Sometimes the fingers tingle or feel numb at the tips. Your hand surgeon will do a physical …

  4. WebMD
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    Broken Wrist (Colles Fracture): Symptoms, Treatment, Recovery

  5. Mayo Clinic
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    Broken wrist - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

    Jun 29, 2022 · Restricting the movement of a broken bone in your wrist is critical to proper healing. To do this, you'll likely need a splint or a cast. You'll be advised to keep your hand above heart level as much as possible to reduce swelling …

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    Broken Wrist: Signs, Treatment, and Recovery - Healthline

    Mar 29, 2022 · Having a broken wrist can mean a fracture on the bones of the arm (distal radius and ulna) or the carpal bones that make up the wrist joint. Often, people...

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    Distal Radius Fracture (Wrist Fracture) - Johns Hopkins …

    When the radius breaks near the wrist, it is called a distal radius fracture. The break usually happens due to falling on an outstretched or flexed hand. It can also happen in a car accident, a bike accident, a skiing accident or another sports …

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    Distal Radius Fractures (Broken Wrist) - OrthoInfo - AAOS

    Osteoporosis (a disorder, common in older adults, in which bones become very fragile and more likely to break) can make a relatively minor fall result in a broken wrist. Many distal radius fractures in people over the age of 60 are caused by …

  9. Yale Medicine
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    Wrist Fracture > Fact Sheets - Yale Medicine

    A wrist fracture is a break in one of the small bones in the wrist joint or, more commonly, the distal radius. Learn about symptoms and treatments.