I broke the radial bone in my wrist in may, went to the emergency room and the doctor there put a splint on it and told me to make an appointment with the Orthopedist as soon as possible. But because of no insurance and a previous appointment the clinic refused to let me make the appointment and the er said there was nothing they could do. So i kept the splint on and let it heal. Today I woke up with an ache in my wrist and hand. Now the pain is so bad that i can barely move my thumb and pointer finger. What could be the cause of this? Do I need to try to see a doctor?
Hello, Your symptoms could be related to a pinched nerve (carpal tunnel syn Chat Doctor.  For this reason, I recommend going to the ER for a physical exam. Nerve conduction studies are needed, in order to examine your nerves. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.