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Wrist fracture

Wrist fracture

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Is a type of:

Fracture • Wrist injuries and disorders • Hand and finger conditions

How long it usually lasts:

Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)

How common it is:

Common

Body locations

Arm, Hand

Symptoms

Wrist pain
Hand pain
Wrist swelling
Hand swelling
Finger numbness

Procedures

Ratings show how effective doctors think these procedures are at treating Wrist fracture

Surgery

Debridement
Carpal tunnel release
Fasciotomy
Surgical reduction and fixation
Closed reduction

Other treatments

Immobilization

Vaccinations

Tetanus shot

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How long will a normal wrist fracture take to heal?

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How long will a compound wrist fracture take to heal?

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How long does a double wrist fracture generally take to heal?

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What are the possible outcomes for an untreated wrist fracture?

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coulda small possible wrist fracture be safely treated at home?

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How long does it take to recover from wrist fracture operation?

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How long after a wrist fracture operation will my wrist return to normal?

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after a wrist fracture and disclocation will I ever recover my flexibility.?

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What is the amount of time it would take for an untreated wrist fracture to heal?

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how long does is take to heal after a plate following a wrist fracture is removed.?

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How much does a wrist fracture surgery hurt?

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Why isn't my old wrist fracture on the x-ray?

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How long does a wrist fracture surgery take to heal?

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Need tips on regaining mobility after wrist fracture/surgery?

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What are the indications that I have a hairline wrist fracture?

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How long will take to heal a wrist fracture so I can lift weights in HS gym class?

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