the only way to make a determination if you have a sprain or a fracture is to have an x-ray of your wrist. there are not home self-exams that could rule out a fracture simply based on symptoms. you will need to see a medical provider. there are many degrees of fractures and sprains (and you can actually have both) so an x-ray is needed to offer a definitive answer.
broken or sprained wrist. i tripped and fell. i don't know if my wrist is broken or sprained. it doesn't hurt much if i leave it resting on my leg or even typing this but if i try to carry something like my laptop or notebook which i usually do with no problem it hurts badly. also i can move it left to right with minor pain but up and down causes the same pain as holding something. also i can move my thumb pretty well with barely any pain. is it broken or sprained?