Common "carpal fracture" queries answered by top doctors

Medical Conditions - Carpal Fracture

Carpal fracture is the fracture of the carpal bones of the wrist. It is present as severe pain that worsens on gripping, squeezing, or hand and wrist movement. It is also accompanied by swelling, tenderness, bruising, and a wrist deformity. It is more common in athletes and bone thinning disorders like osteoporosis. Using protective gear by the athletes and strengthening the bone with oral calcium and vitamin D supplements can prevent carpal fracture.

All carpal fracture Q&A

I have wrist pain since the day the entire weight of my bike shifted to my right hand. Please help.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have a history of bike fall on your right hand. It causes jerk and damage to internal carpal bones when the hand touches the ground.

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Mohammed Wajid

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