HomeAnswersOrthopedician and Traumatologywrist injuryI fell on my wrist while playing basketball, and currently, I am having pain. Is it due to fracture or hyperextension?

Can the pain in the wrist after a fall be due to broken bone, fracture or hypertension?

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Published At July 30, 2023
Reviewed AtSeptember 12, 2023

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I fell on my wrist when I tried to stop a fall while playing basketball. It was sore last night and there was no swelling or bruising. It hurts more today. Is this a broken bone, fracture, or hyperextension? What recommendations do you have?

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and understand your concern.

I recommend you get an X-ray of the affected wrist joint AP (anteroposterior) and lateral views.Till then, you can wear a wrist brace. This will give some support. You need to take the following medicines:

  1. Take a tablet of Ibuprofen 400 mg twice daily for 10 days after food.

  2. Take a tablet of Rabeprazole 20 mg twice daily for 10 days before food.

  3. Take a tablet of Shelcal (Calcium and vitamin D3) 500 mg twice daily before food for 30 days.

  4. Take a tablet of vitamin D 60k units once daily for 10 days, then once a month for 11 months.

Kindly consult a specialist, talk to them, and take medications with their consent. Do not take these tablets if you have bronchial asthma.

I hope this has helped you.

Thank you for consulting me.

You can always come back and reach me at icliniq.com.

Probable diagnosis

The probable diagnosis can be wrist fracture or soft tissue injury.

Treatment plan

The treatment plan is to be decided after an X-ray.

Regarding follow up

The follow-up should be done with an X-ray.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Sharoff Lokesh Mohan
Dr. Sharoff Lokesh Mohan

Orthopedician and Traumatology

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