{"id":1002,"date":"2019-03-22T10:18:25","date_gmt":"2019-03-22T04:48:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.starimagingindia.com\/contact\/?p=1002"},"modified":"2019-03-22T11:18:28","modified_gmt":"2019-03-22T05:48:28","slug":"when-do-you-need-an-mri-scan-for-your-wrist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starimagingindia.com\/Contact\/when-do-you-need-an-mri-scan-for-your-wrist\/","title":{"rendered":"When do you need an MRI scan for your wrist?"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-1923063 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-3633203 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2821500 kc_text_block\">\n<p>Wrist injuries can happen to anyone &#8211; it doesn&#8217;t matter whether you do CrossFit five times a week, or hardly exercise. A sudden impact, repetitive stress, or arthritis, can all lead to wrist injuries.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-1449975 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2794000 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-82747 kc_text_block\">\n<p>Sometimes <a href=\"https:\/\/stanfordhealthcare.org\/medical-conditions\/bones-joints-and-muscles\/sprains-and-strains.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">self-care &#8211; rest and application of ice<\/a> &#8211; is recommended for minor injuries like sprains. But how do you know if it&#8217;s a serious injury? If you have these symptoms and they persist for several days, it is advisable to seek medical help<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2834870 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-1709255 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-4043313 kc_text_block\">\n<p>Your doctor may first conduct a physical examination, by checking your wrist for tenderness\/swelling, asking you to move your wrist to check range of motion, and by assessing your forearm and grip strength. If needed, they may then recommend an MRI or x-ray scan, to get a more accurate diagnosis. Here are some instances where you may need an x-ray or other scans.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-644440 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-137678 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2959164 kc-title-wrap \">\n<h4 class=\"kc_title\">Persistent or extreme pain<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-328646 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-1148033 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-3736389 kc_text_block\">\n<p>If you have extreme pain and have difficulty in moving your wrist, that is cause for concern. Similarly, if you have pain or tenderness that won&#8217;t go away after a few weeks, despite the first-line of treatment, your doctor may consider asking for an X-ray or MRI scan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2420852 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-1123821 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-3624655 kc-title-wrap \">\n<h4 class=\"kc_title\">Swelling<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2618579 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-3011112 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-3173052 kc_text_block\">\n<p>An edema or swelling could indicate a serious injury \u2013 and should not be neglected. If you have a swelling on your wrist that lasts for more than a couple of days, head to the doctor&#8217;s office immediately. In this case, an X-ray or MRI may highlight the cause of injury, such as fractures, or ligament\/tendon\/cartilage injury.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-1412480 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-1109460 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-3775029 kc-title-wrap \">\n<h4 class=\"kc_title\">Numbness or tingling<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-1785411 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-3138333 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2832152 kc_text_block\">\n<p>Another symptom that should not be ignored is numbness, tingling (pins and needles), and the loss of feeling in your wrist \u2013 if these persist, get your wrist checked out immediately by a medical professional.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2151210 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-3307008 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-816739 kc-title-wrap \">\n<h4 class=\"kc_title\">Deformity<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-744447 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-867824 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-87694 kc_text_block\">\n<p>Any kind of deformity, or irregularity, such as a bent wrist, or joint irregularities, may call for an X-ray, MRI, or any other scan, in order to diagnose the exact underlying problem.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-3542913 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2294764 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2858659 kc-title-wrap \">\n<h4 class=\"kc_title\">Discoloration and bruising<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-3602625 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-767386 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-205667 kc_text_block\">\n<p>Notice bruising on your wrist, or a reddish\/bluish discoloration beneath the skin? Keep checking your wrist and if this discoloration persists, along with pain, it\u2019s best to go to a doctor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-3283691 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-1388791 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-320311 kc-title-wrap \">\n<h4 class=\"kc_title\">Limited motion<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-1880607 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-1694403 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-1445309 kc_text_block\">\n<p>Difficulty in moving your arm or wrist could mean that your wrist injury may be more severe than you expected. If you can&#8217;t flex your joints or are finding it hard to carry or hold objects, further tests may be in order.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-1254749 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-4092221 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2546095 kc_text_block\">\n<p>If you\u2019re worried that your wrist pain may indicate a serious injury, you can find out for certain with a simple wrist X-ray, or MRI scan. If you\u2019ve already been recommended an MRI\/X-ray, read these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.starimagingindia.com\/contact\/how-to-choose-a-ct-or-mri-centre\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">important facts<\/a> before choosing a diagnostic centre. A delayed diagnosis may lead to difficulty in healing, disability, or loss in motion, so take care and visit the doctor as soon as necessary.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-517157 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2348553 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-1194959 kc_text_block\">\n<p><em>Reference:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/wrist-pain\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20366213\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/wrist-pain\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20366213<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stanfordhealthcare.org\/medical-conditions\/bones-joints-and-muscles\/sprains-and-strains.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>https:\/\/stanfordhealthcare.org\/medical-conditions\/bones-joints-and-muscles\/sprains-and-strains.html<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-3667174 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-3737998 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2281385 kc-call-to-action kc-cta-2 kc-is-button\">\n<div class=\"kc-cta-desc\">\n<h2>About Star Imaging<\/h2>\n<div class=\"kc-cta-text\">Star Imaging offers the world&#8217;s most advanced scanning machines including 3T MRI scanners with ambient experience, 128 slice CT scanners, Digital X-ray machines, etc. and has 12 super-specialized radiologists. 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