
Got Hit On Wrist And Started Hurting And Pain In Arm. Is This A Compression Fracture?

Question: I hit a wall a couple of days ago.. And now my right wrist is hurting really bad... I can barely move it.. When I pick stuff up that is heavy it hurts even worse... The pain is radiating up my arm on the inside (forearm) My middle, ring and pinky I can barely move... Is this a compression fracture or did I really do some damage
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
It might be a soft tissue injury, ligament injury or a fracture. Without X-ray, it is difficult to differentiate a fracture from others.
Pinched nerve can be the second possibility which can produce symptoms such as yours.
I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination. You may get the X-ray of the area affected under his/her guidance.
In the interim, ice the affected area and take anti-inflammatory drug like mortin to reduce pain and inflammation. Avoid lifting and rest well.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you have any more concerns.
Wishing you a speedy recovery...
Regards
Thanks for posting your query.
It might be a soft tissue injury, ligament injury or a fracture. Without X-ray, it is difficult to differentiate a fracture from others.
Pinched nerve can be the second possibility which can produce symptoms such as yours.
I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination. You may get the X-ray of the area affected under his/her guidance.
In the interim, ice the affected area and take anti-inflammatory drug like mortin to reduce pain and inflammation. Avoid lifting and rest well.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you have any more concerns.
Wishing you a speedy recovery...
Regards
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Dr. Prasad


I have been taking NSAIDS for the pain. I have used the rice method for my wrist. But not to long later after putting ice or even heat it feels lik e the pain goes all the way dome to the bones. I have to wear one of the braces that is used for carpel tunnel. Like I said 3 of my gingers I have bEen having a hard time moving. And noticed that there is a little discoloration. The brace is not that tight to cut off cirrculation.
Hello,
Thanks for writing us back.
As I had already said, an x-ray is required to rule out any fracture.
In addition, there is possibility of ulnar nerve injury at wrist.
Therefore, I again suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination and get the X-ray of the affected area done.
Regards
Thanks for writing us back.
As I had already said, an x-ray is required to rule out any fracture.
In addition, there is possibility of ulnar nerve injury at wrist.
Therefore, I again suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination and get the X-ray of the affected area done.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E

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