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Wrist dislocated after crush injury.

Posted by dan197092 @dan197092, Nov 26, 2023

My wrist was crushed and dislocated. This happened on 10/3. The doctor pinned all the little bones back in proper position. I am no longer in pain and I am slowly regaining feeling as I had acute carpal tunnel’s. My fingers are still pretty stiff but in the meantime I am going to hand therapy to get fingers moving. I guess my question is what should I expect next. I have an appointment on 12/12 to discuss wrist and possibly removing pins. I know this injury will take time to recover from. I have just never been through anything like this. Any help or if you have been through anything like this I would appreciate your support.

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pruitt | @pruitt | Nov 27, 2023

I broke my wrist 3 years ago. My (dominant) right hand dislocated in two directions and my wrist bones rolled into my arm. My surgeon installed a metal plate which he removed in a 2nd surgery. I was amazed to have full use of my hand with no pain in about six months. Physical therapy is clutch. I’m also lucky to have an excellent hand surgeon.

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dan197092 | @dan197092 | Nov 27, 2023

Thanks Pruitt for the response. That’s promising for me. Doctor told me it would take at least 6 months to recover.

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dan197092 | @dan197092 | Jan 14 6:52pm
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I broke my wrist 3 years ago. My (dominant) right hand dislocated in two directions and my wrist bones rolled into my arm. My surgeon installed a metal plate which he removed in a 2nd surgery. I was amazed to have full use of my hand with no pain in about six months. Physical therapy is clutch. I’m also lucky to have an excellent hand surgeon.

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I had my pins removed from wrist last Wednesday. I go get dressing removed on Tuesday. My doctor said I was in home stretch with a lot of therapy.

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