I fell backwards 2 weeks ago and caught myself with my right hand. My wrist, thumb, and forearm hurt. I put ice on it and wrapped it for most of the 2 weeks. It is still swelling some without using ice and now my wrist on my thumb side still hurts and my hand is beginning to burn at tingle at times. I can move my hand and fingers so I didn t figure I broke anything. Can sprains cause this 2 weeks later?
Hi, thank you for providing the brief history of you. A thorough neuromuscular assessment is advised, Since you had a fall, post which you are having burning and tingling sensation of the hand, I feel, due to the fall on the elbow, there will be a mild injury to the nerve, where there are sensory issues happening. Also, the injury don't look that big since your motor functions are normal. For fall, these are common features and recover with proper therapy. I advise you to undergo physical therapy where you will be initially treated with therapeutic ultrasound therapy and TENS therapy. Post which exercises will be implemented to improve the strength in the muscles. Focus more on strengthening the triceps muscle as to improve the elbow mobility and nerve healing. Regards Jay In Chat Doctor.