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Wrist and Hand Injuries After a Car Accident

Telehealth support for assessing and treating wrist and hand injuries from a motor vehicle accident under a CTP claim.

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Understanding wrist and hand injury

Wrist and hand injuries often occur when a person braces against the steering wheel or dashboard at the moment of impact. The force can cause sprains, fractures, ligament damage or injury to the small bones and joints of the hand. Because the hands are central to daily activities and work, even modest injuries can have a significant impact on function. Early assessment helps identify fractures that are easy to miss and supports a clear record for a CTP claim.

Common symptoms

Symptoms can take hours or days to appear after a crash. If you notice any of these, it's worth being assessed.

Pain in the wrist, palm or fingersSwelling or bruising across the hand or wristReduced grip strengthDifficulty bending or straightening the fingersStiffness or restricted wrist movementNumbness, tingling or pins and needles in the fingersPain when gripping, twisting or liftingTenderness over a specific bone or joint
How we help

We assess your wrist or hand injury by telehealth and document its nature and impact in a way that supports your CTP claim. Where appropriate, we provide the medical certification the scheme requires and arrange imaging or specialist referral if a fracture or ligament injury is suspected. We help coordinate physiotherapy to restore movement and grip, and guide you through the relevant paperwork. Our focus is the medical side; questions about liability are best directed to a solicitor.

Treatment approach

  1. 1CTP medical assessment and Certificate of Fitness
  2. 2Arrange imaging or specialist referral where a fracture or ligament injury is suspected
  3. 3Document symptoms, function and impact for the CTP claim
  4. 4Coordinate physiotherapy for range of motion, grip and dexterity
  5. 5Support graded return to work and daily tasks
  6. 6Review progress and adjust the plan as recovery allows
When to see a doctor

Seek assessment if you have significant pain, swelling, deformity or you cannot move the wrist or fingers normally. Numbness or persistent tingling in the fingers should also be reviewed. A wrist fracture can be subtle, so prompt assessment helps avoid a missed injury.

Not an emergency? Book an assessment. If symptoms are severe or worsening, call 000.

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