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BASICS
Description
- A wrist sprain is an injury to the bones and ligaments of the
wrist that results in pain from an incomplete ligament tear.
- No associated long-term disability
- Because many serious injuries are easily confused with wrist sprains,
the patient with substantial swelling or persistent pain should be suspected
of having a more serious injury.
- Classification:
- Grade I: No ligament damage (stretch of the ligament without tearing)
- Grade II: Partial tear
- Grade III: Complete tear
Epidemiology
- Wrist sprain occurs most commonly in adults; it is rare in children.
- Suspect an injury to the growth plate if swelling and tenderness
are seen.
- Elderly persons are more likely to suffer a fracture.
- Males and females are affected equally.
Incidence
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