Management of Wrist Sprain by the General Practitioner

Abstract

In case of emergency, wrist sprain diagnosis is often mentioned after a wrist trauma, without fracture or visible luxation on radios. It corresponds to the definition of a sprain for the public at large. A non-pathologic radio sometimes reassures the patient, more often the doctor, and the trauma is usually functionally treated by an elastic or rigid light contention, and even a mere antalgic. It is however necessary to remember that a real sprain corresponds to a trauma of wrist ligaments. Even if a benign sprain will heal without any sequela, the severity of this sprain can be sly. The emergency room doctor has the difficult task to avoid these traps.