Question

While being tackled, a 20-year-old football player put out his hand to break his fall to the ground. Because the intense pain in his wrist did not subside by the end of the game, he was brought to an emergency department where diagnostic imaging indicated an incomplete tear of the ligament surrounding his wrist joint. At the time of admission, his wrist was swollen and had a severely restricted range of motion. What will his care team most likely tell the player about his diagnosis and treatment?

Answer 1

Answer: his care team might say: "It looks like a mild to moderate sprain, and you'll need to keep it immobilized for a few weeks."

Explanation: the care team must keep the patient relaxed to lately conduct further analysis.