Wrist fracture after removing the cast can not make a fist, according to the different reasons for targeted treatment, first of all, local massage and hot compresses, and secondly, passive or active activities can be combined with drug therapy, if ineffective, the need for surgical treatment.
1. Wrist fracture cast can not shake fist, may be due to local swelling affect the metacarpophalangeal joints and finger joints activities, can be through the local hot massage to promote blood circulation, relieve swelling.
2. Secondly, if the wrist is fixed for a long time, there may be stiffness of the joints, so the hand needs to be active or passive activities, so that the function can return to normal. If there is pain, you can take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen to relieve the symptoms, and the activities should be moderate and gradually adapted, so as not to overdo the activities to avoid causing injuries again.
3. After a period of time, you still can’t make a fist, it may be the local adhesion, need surgery to loosen the adhesion.
If you are unable to make a fist after removing the cast from your wrist fracture, and the fracture is still not improved after a period of time, it is recommended that you go to the hospital in time for a review of the recovery situation, so as to carry out active and effective treatment in time.