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It differs a great deal with the cause. Tendon problems recover slowly because blood supply there is limited, and carpal tunnel takes longer for numbness to ease. Whether you can rest the hand is the single biggest variable in how long it takes.

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Q. What examinations should I do first for wrist pain?

Wrist exam, X-ray, and ultrasound or nerve conduction studies as needed.

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Initial wrist examination: ① physical exam (range of motion, special tests), ② X-ray (fracture, arthritis), ③ ultrasound (tendons, ganglion cyst), ④ nerve conduction studies (carpal tunnel diagnosis), ⑤ MRI rare. Korean medicine clinic refers for imaging when needed.

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