i was playing basketball and i fell backwards, and tried to catch myself with my hands. Right afterwards, my wrist started to hurt. My hand turned purple. It swelled up and a little bruised. its been four days and my hand still is killing me even when im just sitting here. But i dont know how long it will take, and if its gonna take more then two weeks to heal if its broken, i dont want to get a cast, cause ill miss to much basketball. HELP!
2007-12-22 06:36:55 · 3 answers · asked by raf 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Listen to the Queen, you do not know what you have done to your arm and wrist.
You need to see a doctor now.
Without proper medial attention you may have problems with your wrist and arm for the rest of your life.
Missing this season is not the end of the world.
Besides you can work on your skills with the other arm while you are healing.
2007-12-22 06:46:27 · answer #1 · answered by lestermount 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello,
If you have a broken wrist i really suggest you go to the hospital. Fractured bones do not heal properly if not immobilized and you could end up with either a dysfunctional wrist joint or abnormal bone overgrowth. In addition if when the bone was fractured the blood supply to it was severed the bone could get necrotic (die) and you would have to have it removed by an orthopedic surgeon. If you really care about basketball and want to play in the near future I would suggest that you would go to the hospital and get an X-ray. With a cast these fractures usually heal in 6 to 8 weeks.
Good Luck.
2007-12-22 14:46:07 · answer #2 · answered by Zierenberg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It takes six to eight weeks for the break to heal enough for normal activity. However it's not fully healed until six months.
You really need to be seen by a doctor and have your wrist Xrayed to make sure the bones are aligned. If they aren't you will problems with your wrist in the future.
2007-12-22 14:42:27 · answer #3 · answered by ♥♥The Queen Has Spoken♥♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋