wrist dislocation

GF7PE · May 23, 2003

is it possible to dislocate your wrist? if so is there an easy way to "pop" it back in?

Zane · May 23, 2003

OUCH

Sounds like a trip to the Doctor is in order.

z71ff · May 23, 2003

Yes, it's possible. Immobilize above and below the joint and transport.

If you mess with it yourself you could end up with a achy or "tricky" wrist for the rest of your life.

cowboy02 · May 23, 2003

YIKES..........

Sounds like you'd need some good Yager to solve the pain.....

Can I get some perscription Yager??

GF7PE · May 23, 2003

I was playing tug of war with my dog when I hear a snap/ pop. I thought she broke a tooth but I was wrong. I now have a nice big hard lump on my left wrist and I cant straighten it all the way. It doesnt hurt unless I push on it

Jersey Tahoe LT · May 23, 2003

Go get it looked at by a profesional. Don't mess with it. Could have long term effects.

tmf6902 · May 24, 2003

I would got a doctor, I dislocated my shoulder in february playing hockey....popped out and then right back in....I didn't see a doctor, iced it, tried not to use it for a week....now it hurts when I move it just the right way, if I had gone to a doctor, who knows, maybe I could have gotten a bionic arm or something

k1500chevy97 · May 24, 2003

Those carpals can be tricky .

metacarpals and phalanges are easy

I would suggest immobilizing it and heading to the doctor or even the ER and getting an x-ray done on that thing.

99silveradoz71 · May 24, 2003

All above is dead on. The wrist is easy to blow off as just bumping it or whatnot, so I'd get an x-ray to be sure all's good.

GF7PE · May 24, 2003

I would go to the dr but my insurance co sucks and everything even er visits need to be pre approved unless life threatening

z71ff · May 24, 2003

How about a walk-in clinic? We're not joking around. Get it checked. You will regret it otherwise.

How old are you? If you're over 80 or 90 I could see it - you don't have much longer to use your wrist anyway. Even if you insurance doesn't pay for it it would be worth an xray.

Fishhunter911 · May 25, 2003

....... EMT here..... by the looks of those pics you NEED to go to the ER and have it looked at..... Just because there is no pain untill palpated (touched) doeasnt mean it is not a seriuos injury..... your hands, feet, legs, and arms are considered vital body parts.. they are needed to function in everyday life..... insurance companies would much rather pay for a trip to the ER then pay for long term care or disability... trust me please go get it looked at......