What does wrist ligament pain feel like?

Wrist sprain pain may be felt as a sharp, throbbing pain or an intermittent, dull ache. The most common type of sprain (called a scapholunate ligament injury) causes pain in the center and/or thumb side of the wrist.

Can a torn ligament in the wrist heal itself?

Recovery times vary based on severity and extent of the injury, but after a surgery to repair a torn ligament in the wrist, you will, conservatively, need at least six weeks for the tissues to fully heal themselves.

How do I know what type of wrist injury I have?

The angle at which the wrist hits the ground may determine the type of injury. The more the wrist is bent back (extension), the more likely the scaphoid bone will break. With less wrist extension it is more likely the lower arm bone (radius) will break. Scaphoid fractures are not always immediately obvious.

How long does it take for a torn ligament in your wrist to heal?

Your wrist hurts because you have stretched or torn ligaments, which connect the bones in your wrist. Wrist sprains usually take from 2 to 10 weeks to heal, but some take longer. Usually, the more pain you have, the more severe your wrist sprain is and the longer it will take to heal.

Where are the ligaments in your wrist?

There are many ligaments in the wrist that can be sprained. Two of the common ones are the scapholunate ligament, in the middle of the wrist between the scaphoid and lunate bones (Figure 2), and the TFCC (triangular fibrocartilage complex) on the outside of the wrist.

How do you know if something is wrong with your wrist?

Wrist pain may be accompanied by the following symptoms:

1. swollen fingers.
2. difficulty making a fist or gripping objects.
3. numbness or tingling sensation in the hands.
4. pain, numbness, or tingling that gets worse at night.
5. sudden, sharp pain in the hand.
6. swelling or redness around the wrist.
7. warmth in a joint near the wrist.

When should I go to the doctor for wrist pain?

When to see a doctor Not all wrist pain requires medical care. Minor sprains and strains usually respond to ice, rest and over-the-counter pain medications. But if pain and swelling last longer than a few days or become worse, see your doctor.

How do you fix a torn tendon in your wrist?

Tendon repair may involve a surgeon making a cut (incision) in your wrist, hand or finger so they can locate the ends of the divided tendon and stitch them together. Extensor tendons are easier to reach, so repairing them is relatively straightforward.

Do you need a cast for torn ligaments?

You may need a cast or crutches, and you may even need surgery to repair the torn ligament. After surgery or immobilization, you may require physical therapy and rehabilitation to get back to your pre-injury condition. While some ligament tears are relatively minor, you shouldn’t take them lightly.

Does ligament damage show up on xray?

X-rays. X-rays may be needed to rule out a bone fracture. However, X-rays don’t show soft tissues, such as ligaments and tendons. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

What is the most commonly injured ligament in the wrist?

The most common one involves the extrinsic ligament on the back of the wrist, which is a form of an avulsion (pulling a chip of bone off) of the triquetrum. Often the patient will present after a fall and be diagnosed as having a fractured wrist involving the triquetral bone.