i try to move my arm and fingers but moving my wrist is very painfull and can not move it much , am worryed on how long it will be before my arm is back to like it was before i broke it. Once I got past the worst of it, what helped me was bean bag heat wraps before I stretched. At the beginning of September I had the cast removed and my hand was x-rayed, the bones were all over the place. I feel nervous, uncertain, I wonder is the pain of moving going to go away? Please anyone can tell me is this normal?? For another ten days, she cooked for me, prepared my breakfast and lunch before she left for work, brushed my hair and then braided it, and assisted with anything I needed, anytime. I just want to wrap it up/splint it. The other thing I have learned is I love socialized medicine and how the ACC works here in New Zealand. For another ten days, she cooked for me, prepared my breakfast and lunch before she left for work, brushed my hair and then braided it, and assisted with anything I needed, anytime. At the drug store, we bought some reuseable ice gel packs that were a sort of sleeve. Came back to my home country and went to a Ortho. Hi Lisa, 24 hours later I was heading into surgery. Due to the fact that my muscles are adjusting to the plate? I see it need like 2 to 4 years to be as before and it won't be 100% right ? At this point I had removable braces. This content is accurate and true to the best of the author’s knowledge and does not substitute for diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, prescription, and/or dietary advice from a licensed health professional. Not fun! Stefanie climbed in the back, and as we drove off, the security guard asked, “Are you comfortable?” I began to laugh hysterically and Stefanie joined in, both of us saying, “No!”. I am a photographer and that's what I'm worry about holding the camera and filming now that easy with this in comfortable hand ! Thank you for your post. Wrist flexibility will continue to improve for at least two years (this is for adults). Learn how to move carefully and intentionally so that you avoid obstacles. After 6 weeks in a cast I was moved to a splint and then went through a month or two of PT. Has anyone experienced this and if so what should I do. The doctor did say I will need physical therapy once my cast is off. Tried occupational therapy for 2 weeks after cast removal at 8 weeks. And they do really interesting things to a knee :O...I have good range of motion in the hand, just started back riding my bike (yay!! If the injury is to a child, try to find someone to drive and someone else to support and comfort the child. There are too many things to even start counting. Most searches for broken wrist say 6 to 8 weeks and 20 weeks in with a plate that looked remarkably like your x ray I was feeling desponde with my lack of recovery and slow pace. And started Physio at 10 weeks into fall. I broke& displaced my left ulna and radius - non-dominant side - Jan 14th, while on a hike. The last time I was in Christchurch, I found myself at a memorial to female suffrage. In the 5 mos I has him he was nothing but loved showered and pampered he was a very happy boy. I am only 5 days out from surgery on my left arm, fractured distal radius while on vacation in Florida. I feel your pain. To be honest, it really still hurts somewhat, but it's a different kind of hurt if that makes any sense at all. I do want to share (for what it is worth) that I loaded up on vitamins and minerals during my recovery period. Again thank you for sharing!! I tried to limit the pain meds they gave me so that I could still be alert enough to know what was going on. Therapy started a week after surgery on my right wrist and my left once the cast came off. They sent me home in two partial casts/ace wraps from elbow to fingers, making my elbows mostly immobile. Very encouraging to know that we've all been thru similar experiences and nice to know there is a light at the end of the tunnel eventually. For those that have had broken bones, you can immediately identify that kind of pain and this is not that severe but still noticeable. I have taken painkillers, elevated it and applied ice but hasn't made a lot of difference. The security guard asked if I had hit my head, and I said yes, at which point he agreed that we needed to call an ambulance. I was so bored and restless, yet felt helpless, so my friends providing me things without my having to ask each time was really nice. I've had three operations up to now and now have a fixation on to keep the radius in place while the bone heal?. I had quite a bit of nerve damage in my thumb and forefinger in my left hand, and I’ve recovered about 85% of the sensation after 15 months. Sealable plastic bag: The preferred practice now is to pack out your used toilet paper (and even if it's not required, it's still the best practice for lowering your impact on the land). Initially it was pretty devastating. I hasn't hurt since a while ago but now I can't even ride a bike or vacuum. my arm felt very heavy , and week from my uper arm to my fingers! Surgeons can fix bones with wires, plates, screws, or rods. I didn't want to put on a ton of weight and have to deal with getting it off, all while catching up on training. I am trying my best to do thinks with the hand but my right shoulder is so very stiff and feels frozen. My x-rays showed my right radius had broken into three pieces. They wheeled me out the door and to a campus security vehicle, helping me in and buckling my seatbelt across my ice-saturated shorts. After reading your story I have hope that I will get back to fairly normal. I am a professor and it was very hard to manage getting around campus and focusing on working with students. What I would suggest is letting your friends help without having them enter your bubble. As a medical massage therapist, my greatest concern was having a complete healing as soon as possible so that I can return to work! Symptoms of a Broken Wrist. I thought well, 2 months in a cast and I'm good to go. Im 30 years old is that enough time for a wrist fracture to heal? . Thanks for any insight you can offer! My pain was also under control. The skin under the cast may be itchy for a few days but this should pass. Thanks for sharing this with us. He can use his fingers that are outside his cast but not sure how he's going to manage to wipe without getting his cast dirty. I'm an athlete and the break was a result of jumping in figure skating. I’m still smiling! Clearly I need patience. But every session I knew what was going to happen, and I went anyway. Keep up the good spirit and smile. Had surgery with a plate installed 1/26 then a cast for only a week. I broke my wrist and shattered bones in back o my hand on August 5th. Ask your doctor about stretching or strengthening exercises for your hands. Wishing that all your pain can have an end soon! We tried to advocate for my care from the very beginning and be friendly but firm with the staff. I don't care for the idea of having "something" in my body either, but the idea of another surgery overrides that! After all they did help me when I needed. Does anyone have any advice on how to get the pinky to straighten out and function normally? Hi Stepper, like you I have a plate in my wrist and I am approaching the one year anniversary of my break and surgery. Elevate your wrists and move your fingers as much as possible without causing damage. Some things to look for if you think you may have broken your wrist are: Presence of these symptoms is not a guarantee that there’s a fracture. Hi: The pain has forced me to slow down. i have casts 3in. I have pictures (ct and x-ray) of the joints but don't know how to show them here. The orthopedic doctor should have warned me about this and didn't recognize it had happened. My post Fusion X-ray looks Exactly like yours! I was in a car accident three weeks ago, my wrist broke in several pieces and had surgery. I tied his leash to the fence and told her 123 get out of his reach. Remember that people are good, many people love you, and if you’re ever in need, there are those who will help you. Ortho suggested Physio to get some motion back. The only thing i can't do right now is bear full weight on my hands like in a plank position or push up. I actually went out and jumped before I was originally planning with my coach but felt that day that if I didn't do it right then and there, I might not ever do it again. Unfortunately this didn't happen due to bad advice from a doctor. I believe vitamins D, C, fish oil, collagen, biotin and zinc have helped my healing process. 1. I have numbness in index and thumb on left hand. They didn’t have one, he explained and I stared at him. Colles' Fracture (Distal Radius Fracture or Broken Wrist). I as well was looking for this information. You should also expect residual stiffness or aches for two years or possibly permanently, especially for high impact injuries (such as motorcycle crashes), or if you are over 50 or have some osteoarthritis. I was feeling alone and isolated after the joy of the holidays and having my daughters with me, but the truth is I’m surrounded by people who genuinely care about me and want me to be a part of their lives, even if that can only be online. I did gain some, but not too terrible. Thanks for sharing this! New Zealand truly is a great country. It's never too late. Hand and wrist still hurt especially after exercise and is still swollen. Looking forward to healing as I keep on visiting the orthopedist for correction, guidance and advice, I have a story I'd like to tell.. 3mos ago I was taking my rescued male pitbull that I had only owned 5 mos I rescued him from a shelter in CA I live in WA state. Everyone gets treated, and their salary and rehabilitation are covered until they’re able to return to work. Treat yourself gently and patiently, it will make all the difference while you`re recovering and healing from any fracture. Hope we can all get to the other side of this one. i fractured my distal radius 9 weeks ago. your experience is a brilliant answer session to most frequently asked questions pertaining to wrist fracture. I was 61....first broken bone.... Am healing from a double fracture on my left arm(my wrist and metacarpals). I’m a little slow and awkward at tasks like tying knots and picking up small things like a crumb. He redirected and let go of me. I went to wash my hands and slipped on water that had been leaking from the toilet. Im going to start doing home exercises. I must admit sometimes I feel overwhelm and I struggle to find words for each and everyone who share his/her experiences with broken wrist... it`s been almost 9 years since my incident, and although I don`t expect improvements, I still keep taking care of myself (food, supplements, physical activities, rest, music, etc.) I just got the news. Social media was useful here (a person with both arms in slings makes quite a dramatic photo). An impacted fracture is when the ends of bones are driven into one another. Your doctor will need to manipulate the pieces back into position, a procedure known as a reduction. My recovery took longer than most (obviously) due to the severity of my injury (you can read about my story down below). It is so hard to feel helpless, especially when you also feel like a burden on others. If you strongly prefer a shower, try to keep your cast away from running water. I don’t think she should even be sitting up.” A staff member from the rec center entered and said the health center was closed, as the academic year hadn’t started yet, and I blanched as a wave of pain radiated through my arms. It looked thick, like I’d dislocated something, and I closed my eyes. I am lucky friends have dropped off books and meals. I can do everything with my right hand, and I am shocked that I am so good. Ricardo Nunes (author) from Portugal on January 08, 2017: Hi James, thanks for your comment. I called my mom and she came to pick us. i am still unable to drive and have much pain. We have been on several short trips and have not caught up on my emails.I’m glad to hear about the health care in New Zealand and wished we had some of the same here in U.S.A. Take care dear friend. This is for my son, he is 7years old, we met an accident last month, and my son's wrist was broken, Doctor decided to go with the cast, in the 5th week he took a x-ray, but still broken can been seen in one direction and he removed the cast and asked us to come after a week. My hand surgeon said, I would probably be fine without it. There was a 50/50 chance this would work. I’m happy however that so many people were there for you. I couldn’t feed myself, dress myself, open a door, brush my teeth, or perform countless other activities that we take for granted. Being a nutritionist myself, I would recommend that anyone going through any healing process should reinforce antioxidants intake... if you need any other advise on this subject please feel free to email me (rnfunride at gmail dot com). If you notice anything unusual about your wrist — strange sensations, odd hand color, signs of infection, problems with your cast, numbness in your fingers, or severe or continuous pain, you should speak with your doctor. These might be signs of a broken wrist. The house where I was lodged in Les Gets, French Alps. In rare cases (like mine) an external frame is used to hold the broken bones, known as an external fixator. And yes, I`ve also went through times when I pushed myself into more radical activities and even though it would make the pains worst the feeling of accomplishment was worth it. Meditation, patience, and persistence were useful tools. For older people or more complicated fractures, a wrist injury can take a lot longer to get back to normal and stiffness is extremely common. I wish that everyone can feel , just the way i did. Seems like there was one more, but I can't recall now. I also cut as many sugars and carbs back as possible and loaded up on the protein without overdoing it that much. That said, I really have not tried to do a lot yet with my right hand as I thought I would just wait it out another 2 weeks. My hands were hanging at odd angles off my body. I can make a fist , but that's all I can do. So thanks again. ... and helped me open the door to get out of the bathroom when I couldn’t turn the knob. In large part this is because when you are in the cast … Sincerely, Debbie. I was home alone so I had to call an ambulance, the pain was bad but by the time I got to hospital it was agony. A video on how to get on and off the toilet with crutches and shower after foot/knee/leg surgery. I broke my distal radius 7 months ago and had internal fixation. When a fracture of any sort occurs there will be a heavy amount of bleeding from the fracture fragments. 5/1 I had the same plate put in my wrist. I do not give up. So when he said there is no pain in removing the fixator device pins, I didn't believe it and took two pain pills before the appointment, which I would recommend to anyone having that done. Finally got surgery at 10 weeks which actually should have happened immediately after my fall. Still been advised couple of more months of Physio. Thank you. The most common symptoms of a fracture include severe ongoing pain, swelling near the wrist, tenderness, stiffness, numbness and an inability to move your wrist or thumb. I will try lymph node massage( as suggested by Anne ( I too have a bone chip). Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Thus, I am a bioengineering professor, scientist, and author. I have to say at that point I was extremely optimistic about my recovery and still am! There are several broken wrist complications that can develop 2. Dr. ordered so he gave a prescription for Tramadol, worthless as far as the pain, only caused severe constipation. I have no pain at all. They were overwhelmed with calls, and mine wasn’t a life threatening emergency. i should have had an operation, but decided not to. I had a lot of swelling in my hand for weeks and finally found some great tips on youtube videos that took the swelling down overnight. March 1, 2019 I just got to your email today and was horrified by all you went through with your fall. If you’re injured in NZ, there is no cost to you—nothing. Thanks. I work with some dancers in my work and they were terrific — besides having flexible schedules, they gave me good advice on how to use my body differently. I`m sure you`ll make your time worth it, keep going with your routine exercises and soon you find that the pain is starting to ease. I had constant fears of falling and could easily get distracted by these thoughts. Thanks in advance! I do feel very fortunate for all the wonderful people out there. With home therapy routine starting with 4-5 times a day to even now 2-3 times a day. My partner spent some time arranging the apartment to avoid such issues. It is common for people who have wrist breaks to develop frozen shoulder caused simply by not moving the shoulder for as little as a couple of weeks. I had such a Massive infection in my wrist. Perhaps I could have shaved off another week or so, if I stayed out of the rink and the gym, but who knows. It seems to get worse when cold and after activities like driving long distances or writing on the computer for a long time. Don’t rush as you move around. My last bit of advice is that in the early stages, even though you may want and need to keep your arm elevated as much as possible to avoid more swelling, try to occasionally move and rotate your shoulder. Be sure to follow instructions on how to take care of your cast. Every healing process can be an unique opportunity for personal growing and better understanding about ourselves and others. Fractures can range from a small, hairline crack, to a bone or bones broken into two or more pieces. (Reading these other posts it seems like I have it really good). The Dr did say I didn't have to worry about causing more damage as I try to wrench my wrist up down and sideways.... [ It was hard to believe]. Re: living with 2 broken wrists - tips please hello. Even hairline fractures should show faintly on X-ray. My wrists broke my fall or I may have been much worse — broken my ribs or even my neck. I have no movement vertically or horizontally & my thumb can only reach to my first two fingers. I am 3 weeks in after falling and breaking both wrists. I'm a woman many years older than you (69), but pretty active. I know my wrist probably saved my life, because I hit my head but no concussion. To place an external fixator, pins must first be inserted into the bone from the outside of the skin. You'll likely get regular X-rays to make sure your wrist is healing normally. ;). I got in an accident 5 years ago. When Is It Safe to Drive After Breaking a Bone? Garlic is recommended as an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial. Good luck to your friend and tell her I wish her well! Favourite answer. The first day after surgery I was quite out of it, and my pain was generally worse than the the first week. I am one of the unfortunate souls who has broken both wrists at the same time. Broke my wrist 8 weeks ago. I fell on my hand and broke my right wrist. If you can, try and talk to others who have recovered from accidents. went to 14 physio therapy sessions and I can say that I am feeling great. I broke my radius, ulna, and scaphoid. The nurses helped me bathe and washed my hair, brushing it out and putting it up into a bun at night for sleeping. Hi Britni, It has been a trying experience but I knew it was what is was and there was nothing I could do but try to stay positive. She helped me tie the fabric around my neck, and I used the towel to absorb the dripping ice water, not wanting to create another slip hazard. During this surgery (the first of three), doctors fixed both my wrists with titanium plates and screws, and they also put an external fixation on my right wrist. I missed it), but the dang thing still hurts!! Be notified of new content and receive short posts by subscribing today. Developed mild crps which lead to unimaginable fingers stiffness which has not yet completely gone. I am now on week 6 of recovery with braces only and I’ve been working on flexibility and ROM on my own (thanks Covid 19). Please let me know if you went through this experience. In July I broke both my left arm and wrist in a motorcycle accident (car turning right from a left side road). But what surprised me was the nerve misfires throughout my body. I have income protection who will cover me up to 2 years not banking on staying off that long I work in the community as a PC quite physical work lifting wheel chairs in and out of car boots , shopping and cleaning. I broke both wrists in January from a fall in the bathroom. Till this day I'm still a little scared going down big hills and using my breaks! Hi Deborah.just read your story about yr broken wrists.I’m glad that your on the mend.My wife Marion broke her wrists two days ago and is going to be dependant on other people to do things for her.she is very independent and its the personal things that will effect her.I got great heart from yr story that people rallied round you.we have had lots of offers from family and friends to help out.our health system is nowhere a good as new Zealand even though the nurses and doctors do excellent work they are totally short staffed.because of these working conditions and been underpaid they are leaving ireland to give there expertise to other countries.Marion will be out of hospital tomorrow and for six weeks at least she will be in plaster.as you know well.maybe someday we will visit new zealand.as I believe it is similar to Ireland very green and friendly people.cheers for now Paul. I kept my metal parts... they took the first plates and replaced them during the last surgery... and I will only remove them if any problems come up. Ask your doctor about the ones that are the safest for you to take — some of them have side effects with overuse. I fell off on one of those telescopic ladders.It must have un-locked. If I’m being completely honest, however, I can’t do everything I did before. Because I did nothing but give an orphaned boy a great home where he was loved and never had to run the streets or whatever his past was like he didn't have to live like that anymore. The other issue is that of course, it's my right wrist and yep, I'm right handed. I am 77 with osteoporosis. As I previous said it`s overwhelming to realize how many people are going through a broken wrist... at the same time is very rewarding to know that this article and my experiences have somehow helped so many people around the world. )I was just wondering more about the physical therapy part. (She was distracted and she hit me going 60 mph or 95 kmp) anyways I appreciate any advice!! Getting a long list of people in advance is really helpful. Blood vessels, nerves, and muscles run through the pelvic ring and can be affected by a break. I am only a kid and I think I have fractured Mr wrist it has lots of swelling and it is really sore and I can not bend it orobally my thumb feels slightly numb but I am going to the hospital to get it checked out I hope it is only sprained both my friends jumped on my wrist than I banged it against the wall andiI woke up it was SO SORE!!! I don't think that we can fear life, I think we just have to engage at our own rate and pace. This broken wrist really was one of the painful things that I've ever experienced. The most common of these injuries occurs in the wrist when people try to catch themselves during a fall and land hard on an outstretched hand.You may be at higher risk of a broken wrist if you participate in sports like in-line skating or snowboarding, or if you have a condition in which bones become thinner and more fragile (osteoporosis).It's important to treat a broken wrist as soon as possible. I tried my best to reduce painkillers intake by the less amount possible. A detailed and apt guide for people on wrist fracture surgeries and its healing process. Thanks. No aftercare notes, just told not to use my sling anymore. Took him out for his morning business he ran away from me turned around came Bach and lunged on me grabbed me by my left wrist I new the bite was differant from play. An hour later, after calling many times to check on their progress, the ambulance service said they weren’t coming. 84 ($15.84/Count) $16.67 $16.67 Also, you shouldn’t drive in a cast. Congrats on your recovery, it seems like you (and the doctors) did everything right. Thanks again!!! I broke both my wrists a few years ago. The pain exhaust me. I guess I did not really comprehend the severity of the injury or the surgery. Had a splint fir 3 weeks got a cast on and removed it yesterday because it was too tight. It does take quite a while for the area around the broken bones to feel completely back to normal. knowing that the way I feel depends on how I treat myself. Though the bones may be healed at eight weeks, full recovery could be a much longer and difficult process, especially for adults and older adults. You can learn a lot from a setback. For instance, grocery shopping, doing laundry, opening jars, pre-cutting vegetables for you to freeze, etc. Never one to go halfway, I also managed to fracture my left radius, but it was not dislocated and received an ordinary cast. One nurse even dressed Wilson the Volleyball on my whiteboard, which made me laugh. My most concerning symptom actually, but am told 99 percent of feeling returns! If you're a science enthusiast, like bonus material and short stories, love learning about the craft of writing, or want to know the latest on APEX, here's your chance! The most senior among them asked what had happened, and I explained. That sounds so terrible! I guess I have to work through this fear. I think it would have been avoidable if I knew about it. Your wrist can break, or fracture, during sports or a fall. After breaking my wrist, I searched for help and information online from people who’d had similar experiences but found very few people sharing their broken wrist stories. I have been devastated as I am a potter and work on the wheel. I didn't even hit my head. They helped me dress for the day and put on my nightgown at night, and they gave me painkillers to keep me stable. Unfortunately that happened to me and I had to go through a few months of painful therapy and a lot more exercises to gain back the mobility I lost. Thank you so much for your thoughtful post. A young child who broke his or her wrist may need to wear a cast or removable splint for just two to three weeks. They also remove (cut) the distal end from the cubitus bone to allow hand rotation. Been under therapy for 9 months now. She did no home check. Since doc put it back n place much better but still healing n I'm in a splint go back 2 weeks for my cast yeah... Ricardo Nunes (author) from Portugal on October 27, 2015: Thank you, Elaine! @Wendy McGee - Maybe calendula petals!? It was at this moment I realized I was the only person in the building with any kind of first aid training, and I was going to have to self-advocate for my needs. We bought some special plastic covers made for the arms so that I could shower. are now at 4 mos. Ugh. Local or regional anesthetic will be used to numb the arm (this is rarely used in children), or you will be put to sleep using a general anaesthetic. Thanks. I was a hot mess emotionally. Just walking back and forth around the house got the blood flowing and I noticed that the pain lessened as I stayed active. The pain was hard for a few days, but I continued to manage without Okycontin, and by day four it was fairly manageable. My age of 56 is a concern. Cheers, Debbie. At first, I couldn’t even feed myself, so they kept me in the hospital for ten days. When I turn my wrist it clicks and the little finger is healing bent and cannot straighten out. I leaned forward onto my knees, and with hands under each arm, I was able to get my feet under me and sit down in the chair. ( I must of fell onto my wrist and crushed the watch between the concrete and my hip). Although a broken wrist can happen in any of these 10 bones, by far the most common bone to break is the radius. Sixty high school girls were coming to my university to learn about engineering, and we had prepared an entire day of design activities for them to do. You can always cancel but the last thing you want is to be stuck with the inability to do something crucial for your recovery. I still have pain when I place a lot of pressure on my wrists, but I can easily do things like push ups. Wouldn’t my work be responsible for this since there weren’t any wet floor signs around? Early on, organize your living and working spaces so that there are no obstacles that might cause you to fall again. Here's what will happen as you go through the process:6, Though only time will let your bone heal fully, there are some things you can do to help ease the pain and decrease healing time.1, 6. Very helpful, Thanks so much for this, it helps to know whAt others have gone through. I broke both my wrists at work. I broke my wrist mountain biking at a DH bike park. Since it was a workers comp issue I could not get into the orthopedist until the following week. Luckily, I could still send text messages with one finger, and that made it possible for me to organize some of these things on my own. I had to have open reduction internal fixation and external fixation. I think that after this kind of injury most people are afraid and avoiding any movement, I believe it`s just a natural respond. My hands turned purple and swelled up. I've been going to physical therapy twice a week and do exercises many hours each day. The doctor told me it could be a full year before the swelling is gone & I could wear my rings again. Long after I looked “fine” on the outside and could perform all major tasks again, I still had pain and felt emotionally pretty lousy. 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