What does a broken wrist feel like?
Symptoms of a broken wrist can include: • Pain, especially when flexing the wrist • Tenderness • Swelling • Bruising • Deformity of the wrist, causing it to look crooked and bent. To diagnose a broken wrist, your doctor will give you a thorough physical exam. You may need several sets of X-rays, since the fracture may be hard to see at first. Occasionally, a broken wrist can affect the nerves or blood flow. You should go to the emergency room if: • Your wrist is in great pain. • Your wrist, arm, or hand is numb. • Your fingers are pale.
