Signs
and Symptoms Of A
Broken Wrist or
Arm
It can be hard to
decide if a wrist or arm is fractured
or broken. If your child has fallen and is
experiencing pain in the wrist, your child should see a
doctor.
Signs and
symptoms of wrist or arm
injury include the following:
- Swelling
- Heat
or warmth
- Pain
-
Discoloration
- Limited
ability to move the joint
-
Deformity
If your child has
any of the symptoms listed above, your child should see
a doctor immediately.
If the pain is
manageable with over-the-counter pain medication, you
may want to wait 12-24 hours before deciding whether to
call the doctor. If symptoms persist after a day, see a
doctor.
Your doctor will
ask you questions about your child’s symptoms and about
how and when your child hurt their wrist. Your doctor
will examine the hurt wrist, find any swollen or tender
areas, and see how well your child is able to move the
wrist and fingers. Your doctor will also try to find out
how well blood is flowing to the injured hand and if
your child has any nerve damage in the hurt wrist. Most
likely, your doctor will order X-rays of the wrist.
If your doctor is
not sure if your wrist is broken, he or she may refer
you to an orthopedist, a doctor who specializes in bone
problems.
Because fractures
cannot always be seen right away, you may need a
follow-up X-ray in 1 to 2 weeks. In the meantime, to
prevent possible long-term problems, you will be treated
as if you do have a fracture.
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