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.
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Query: Hi doctor, While driving my bike, my entire bike fell on my right hand. It has been a month now. Usually, I do not have pain while keeping my wrist normal. But when I lift heavy objects or move my wrist, I feel uneasy. What is the reason? What to do? Read Full »
Answer: 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. Wrist bones connect the hand to the forearms. Wrist movements are controlled by the forearm muscles. I suggest you do some exercise to ... Read Full »
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