10 Broken Wrist Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #10: Reduced Mobility
A broken wrist will normally cause reduced mobility of the wrist joint. This is due to the same reasons that cause weakness in the joint and the hand. As mentioned elsewhere, some sort of stability is required in the bones, tendons and ligaments, blood vessels, and nerves for the wrist to operate properly.
Unfortunately, a fracture of the wrist can interfere with this stability. This disruption affects the coordination of the components of the joint, causing a reduction in the range of motion of the wrist. To minimize the risk of further damage, limit movement of a suspected broken wrist until after assessment to determine required treatment.
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