“The bone in wrist hurts so badly. Can this be treated? ”
I have a shooting pain in the bone just below my wrist. How will this pain be treated if I go to the doctor? I took Advil, but the pain isn't settling.
5 Answers
The doctor will examine your wrist and probably obtain X-rays. You may need an MRI study, X-rays are not. Usually, the first steps are nonsteroidals, such as you are taking and perhaps some physical therapy. You need to also avoid any activities which may be making your wrist pain worse, such as playing tennis.
The differential diagnosis of the painful wrist is very broad. A careful history and physical exam is in order. Would advise baseline xrays of the hand and wrist and an evaluation by ABOS certified Orthopedic surgeon who specializes in hand and upper extremity issues. Metabolic disease should be considered along with auto immune issues. From the Orthopedic standpoint infection and or inflammation due to joint instability and or carpal tunnel syndrome. Any history of direct or indirect trauma to the hand and or wrist should raise the differential diagnosis of and occult fracture or wrist sprain
Nabil A Ebraheim
Orthopedist
See a physician for an exam