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Should XRay Be Necessary In Case Of Persistent Pain In Wrist Post Injury?
Hello - I had a slip and fall on the ice 3 months ago and hurt my wrist. At first I thought maybe I just sprained it but it s still bad over 90 days later. I can move it with minimal pain but if I put any weight on it I have horrible pain. It hurts to even push on the spot. Should I get X-ray?
Mon, 12 Dec 2016
absolutely
you might have a case of a fractured wrist bone
(a fracture that doesnt have to hurt really bad hence patients seek consult late)
or if there is not fracture it can also be a case of ligament injury
the sequence of what u should do is this
1)wrist xrays
if none was found
2) mri
you might have a case of a fractured wrist bone
(a fracture that doesnt have to hurt really bad hence patients seek consult late)
or if there is not fracture it can also be a case of ligament injury
the sequence of what u should do is this
1)wrist xrays
if none was found
2) mri
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