A sprained wrist can be caused by a sports injury or trauma.
Wrist swelling, pain, bruising, and tenderness are symptoms.
Rest, ice, pain relievers, and elevation of the wrist can help. A doctor may immobilize the joint with a splint.
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More than 200,000 US cases per year
Usually self-treatable
Usually self-diagnosable
Lab tests or imaging rarely required
Short-term: resolves within days to weeks
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A wrist sprain occurs when the strong ligaments that support the wrist stretch beyond their limits or tear. This occurs when the wrist is bent or twisted forcefully, such as caused by a fall onto an outstretched hand.
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