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Your child has a broken wrist. Your child's wrist was placed in a splint, please keep the splint clean and dry. Monitor your child's fingers for numbness, tingling, or color change. You can alternate Tylenol and Motrin every 4-6 hours to help control your child's pain as directed on the package. Please also rest, ice, and elevate your child's arm to control pain and inflammation. Please follow up with your child's pediatrician and an orthopedic surgeon within one week. You may need to contact your primary care doctor for a referral. Return to the Emergency Department if your child experiences worsening or uncontrolled pain, numbness or weakness to your child's hand, color change to your hand, or any other concerning symptoms



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