Definition:

An injury caused by a crushing blow to the wrist is different from all other injuries in the amount and unpredictability of the damage that is caused, the amount of scar tissue and the time required for healing.

Symptoms:

• Pain in the wrist
• Loss of ROM in the wrist
• Laceration
• Possible fracture

Causes:

• Fall
• Direct blow
• Heavy object falling onto wrist
• Entrapment
• Motor vehicle accident
• Industrial accident

Treatment:

• Wound care
• ROM and stretching exercises to wrist
• Posture program
• Upper extremity strengthening exercises