“Hand and wrist injury?”
Female | 15 years old
Complaint duration: 3/6/06
5 Answers
An X-ray would be the definitive way to see if a bone is broken. If you are healthy, it would be very unlikely to break a bone opening something. More likely a sprain. If very painful, get yourself a wrist splint and wear all the time until pain free. Then a week or two when at high risk (lifting, pushing, twisting, etc.). During this time, work on light range of motion and strengthening. If pain persists with the splint allowing to rest, go to an orthopedic doctor and have an X-ray and evaluation performed.
Good luck.