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Fractured Wrist: In splint for 5 weeks, soreness/swelling normal?
Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Aug 18 7:29pm | Replies (29)Comment receiving replies
I fell on concrete in November of 2023. When I fell on my right side I broke my wrist in two places and also it jammed my elbow into my rib cage. I had just got out of a sling after a reverse total shoulder on the same side. I was black and blue for weeks. I wore a brace for 6 weeks. My wrist still hurts and the top of my hand still hurts. It has been 6 months.
I just had a nerve conduction and muscle test that showed I have carpal tunnel and elbow impingement on my right arm. I think the fall and injury did do more damage than first thought. I am 74. I have burning and tingling in all my fingers and thumb, and across my palm.
I went to two orthopedic surgeons for consult-the first said it was not carpal tunnel but suggested I do the nerve and muscle testing.
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I am 6 weeks from an ulnar nerve and carpal tunnel release on one side and going to get EMG testing at the end of the week for the other side. I’m glad I addressed it. It’s no picnic to recover but far easier than a joint replacement.
It may or may not be related to your fall and I’ve had Total Reverse Shoulder on one side but I realize it may not be related to the wrist.
Get the tests if you and insurance covers it. You need your hands!
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@jprust, I fell in April of this year and broke my left wrist (distal radial fracture). I have had great results with hand therapy. I did not have surgery. Now, I have recovered movement in my wrist and fingers and have been sewing and have resumed playing my violin. I do, however still have some tingling/numbness in my fingers and have an appointment next week (4 months since accident) with the orthopedist Last time I complained about the tingling/numbness a nerve test was mentioned a s a possibility.
Did you get the nerve test done?