{"id":17867,"date":"2024-05-24T14:40:36","date_gmt":"2024-05-24T14:40:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test.isokinetic.com\/sprained-wrist\/"},"modified":"2024-11-14T06:46:27","modified_gmt":"2024-11-14T06:46:27","slug":"sprained-wrist","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/isokinetic.com\/en\/sprained-wrist\/","title":{"rendered":"Wrist Sprain"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The wrist is a joint composed of multiple articulations between the forearm bones (radius and ulna) and several carpal bones (hand bones). The wrist is an extremely mobile and adaptable joint of our body that has the important function of allowing fine movements of our hands. Wrist stability is maintained by passive (e.g.: capsule, ligaments, etc.) and active (muscles) stabilisers, which have the function of supporting the joint throughout different movements. A wrist sprain is a general medical term implemented to describe a condition where a traumatic event or a repetitive overuse occurs in the wrist and twists the joint, often leading to some degree of ligament injuries. This type of injury is common in both athletic and general populations and is typically caused by a fall on the outstretched hand or a force applied to the hand that leads to a twisting motion of the wrist (e.g.: impact with an external object). Patients affected by this injury typically present with generalised pain in the wrist that can radiate to other structures and be more intense on the sprained ligament. Other symptoms include swelling, bruising, stiffness, sensation of instability, and impacted wrist functioning. Aside from collecting data from the injury mechanisms and performing a physical assessment of the patient, an imaging examination (e.g.: x-ray, computed tomography, MRI) is typically performed to optimally visualise the specifics of the injury. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The management of patients affected by wrist sprain depends on the specifics of the injury, such as the sprained ligament, associated injuries, and the characteristics of the affected patients. The first line of treatment after a wrist sprain is typically conservative, with good results typically achieved. Non-surgical treatment consists of resting, protection of the injured area (e.g.: with the use of a semi-rigid brace) and rehabilitation. In case surgical treatment is deemed necessary (e.g.: cases with associated injuries, complete ligament injury, severe instability, etc.), many different procedures are available and always discussed between the patient and the medical-surgical staff. After surgery, a period of immobilisation\/protection with the use of a sling or brace is typically recommended, and rehabilitation should start as soon as indicated by the medical team. In Isokinetic, after being thoughtfully visited by one of our specialised doctors, you will receive your accurate diagnosis, and your recovery process will be structured in different stages. Based on your rehabilitation needs, your recovery process will take place in four different environments, the pool, the gym, the movement analysis and retraining room and the pitch. In the early stages, the main goals are to restore homeostasis by reducing pain and swelling, recovering mobility, and gradually restoring wrist\/hand and upper limb functioning. In the mid-stage of rehabilitation, wrist\/hand strength recovery becomes the priority, together with the optimisation of the general movement quality to learn how to integrate the wrist\/hand and upper limb back into activities of daily living and sports. Finally, to complete the recovery process, on-field rehabilitation plays a fundamental role in allowing our patients to safely and effectively return to participate in their favourite activities and sports that require the utilisation of the upper limb (e.g.: throwing-, rackets-, falling-, related sports, etc.), maximising the recovery outcomes and reducing the likelihood of complications. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Wrist Sprain The wrist is a joint composed of multiple articulations between the forearm bones (radius and ulna) and several carpal bones (hand bones). The wrist is an extremely mobile and adaptable joint of our body that has the important function of allowing fine movements of our hands. Wrist stability is maintained by passive (e.g.: […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-17867","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t