Wrist injury?

If your wrist is injured when you support yourself on the ground, this situation is most likely caused by bone injury or soft tissue injury. It is best to go to the hospital for relevant examinations and treatment. If it is a bone injury, treat it according to the method for bone injury. If the bone is not damaged, it is most likely a soft tissue injury, but it must be taken seriously. It is best to go to the hospital for relevant examinations and wait until the disease is diagnosed before treatment.

What is considered a soft tissue contusion?

Soft tissue contusion is generally caused by external mechanical stress. When it reaches a certain intensity, it induces injury and produces symptoms. Generally speaking, it can be divided into two categories: acute injury and chronic cumulative injury. When soft tissue is injured by blunt or sharp violence, it may cause contusion or (and) laceration of local soft tissue (including skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscle, which contains nerves, blood vessels and lymphatic tissue). Soft tissue injury of the human body is a common and frequently occurring disease in the human motor system. Soft tissue injuries can cause different conditions and symptoms of varying degrees in the neck, shoulders, back, waist, legs and limbs due to acute injuries and chronic cumulative injuries.

How to deal with soft tissue contusion in emergency

1. Apply pressure immediately (use ankle braces or elastic bandages as soon as possible to limit swelling and protect tissue from secondary damage);

2. Elevate immediately (if the wrist or ankle is injured, elevate it immediately, above the heart level, which is conducive to reducing swelling and preventing further swelling), at least do not let the injured part hang down as usual;

3. Apply cold compress or ice compress (increase the time of cold compress as much as possible at a tolerable temperature. It can seal broken capillaries, reduce bleeding and edema, and have a certain analgesic effect). However, ice compress should only be applied within the first 24 hours after the injury.

Apply cold compress all around the ankle joint to ensure comprehensive treatment. However, you should not apply cold compresses to extremities such as toes and fingers, otherwise frostbite may occur easily.

4. Hot compress (start 24 hours after the injury or slightly later, control the temperature at 50~60°C, apply for half an hour each time, more than twice a day, the more the better, and continue for several days or weeks until the pain symptoms completely disappear. It helps to reduce swelling, improve local circulation, and facilitate soft tissue healing), hot towels, hot water bottles, hot water foot baths, infrared therapy machines, etc. are all good choices.

How to treat soft tissue contusion

First of all, you must take it seriously and treat it thoroughly to avoid leaving any sequelae in the joints, which will cause trouble in the future. In cases of soft tissue injury, the best treatment is with Chinese medicine Hua Shi Bone Formula black plaster. It is necessary to combine it with physical therapy and take Chinese herbal decoctions orally, which can have a very good effect. Comprehensive Chinese medicine treatment often has immediate results, far fewer side effects, and can completely cure the disease.

Soft tissue injury refers to pathological damage to the human skin, superficial and deep subcutaneous fascia, muscles, tendons, tendon sheaths, ligaments, joint capsules, synovial capsules, intervertebral discs, peripheral nerves and blood vessels caused by various acute traumas or chronic strains as well as disease pathology. Clinical manifestations: pain, swelling, deformity, and dysfunction.

During treatment, pay attention to rest, avoid overwork, and pay attention to your eating habits.

How long does it take for a soft tissue contusion to heal?

Soft tissue contusion is generally caused by external mechanical stress. When it reaches a certain intensity, it induces injury and produces symptoms. Generally speaking, it can be divided into two categories: acute injury and chronic cumulative injury. Soft tissue depends on the extent of the injury and the individual's recovery ability. It also depends on your treatment method. Soft tissue injuries generally require three months of recovery time, but it varies from person to person. Some people's recovery time will be longer due to poor protection and diet during the recovery period.