Nadal, who turned 30 on Friday, had only reached the second round when he was forced to pull out of his attempts at a 10th French Open title after tests showed his condition had deteriorated.
He explained during a press conference that an anesethic injection had been able to get him through his match against Facundo Bagnis but he now faces an anxious race to be fit for Wimbledon.
His hopes are hanging by a thread after he withdrew from the Aegon Championships at Queen’s Club.
The Spaniard explained that an MRI scan revealed the extent of the injury with the negative results showing an inflammation on the sheath of the tendon, with three months out being the worst-case scenario.
The 14-time Grand Slam champion was concerned that had he not acted, it would have led to a longer period off the circuit, but he is hopeful that the recovery time will take just three weeks.
The nine-time champion at Roland Garros has become plagued by injuries and the wrist injury forced him to withdraw from the Aegon Championships at Queen's Club later this month.
The Spaniard announced at a press conference last Friday he was pulling out of the French Open due to the problem, but remained optimistic about his chances of playing at Wimbledon.
The Aegon Championships take place from June 13-19, with Wimbledon starting on June 27.
In a statement on www.lta.org.uk on Wednesday, Nadal said: 'I am very sad that my wrist injury means that I cannot play at The Queen's Club this year.
'It is a tournament and a club that I love. I enjoy playing in front of the British people and I was looking forward to trying to win the title for a second time.
'I wish everyone at the tournament a great week and I look forward to returning in future years.'
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