Broken Wrist
(fractured distal radius)
Symptoms
If you have a broken wrist, you may experience these signs and symptoms:
- Severe pain
- Swelling
- Tenderness
- Bruising
- Deformity, such as a bent wrist
When to call a doctor
If you think you may have a broken wrist, you need to see a doctor immediately. Delays in diagnosis and treatment can affect the fracture healing, your wrist strength and flexibility.
13 June, 2010