Wrist Injury
HISTORY:
wrist injury sustained ago
Event:
Location:
Radiation:
Severity: , / 10
Type:
Pattern:
Worsening factors:
Treatments tried: ,
Occupation:
Dominant hand:
Other elements:
EXAM:
Wrist:
- Inspection:
- Palpation: on ,
- Range of motion:
- Flexion:
- Neurovascular: , distal pulses , cap refill , sensation , distal strength /5
- Special tests:
ASSESSMENT:
DDx:
PLAN:
- Wrist X-ray with scaphoid view
- CT scan of the wrist
- MRI of the wrist
- Rest and elevation
- Ice application
- Compression bandage
- Wrist splint
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- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Referral to orthopedic surgeon
- Follow-up in
- Return if symptoms do not improve with treatment