Wrist is a complex joint which binds the 2 forearm bones, 8 wrist bones and the 5 hand bones. Wrist pain can be due to injury such as fractures or ligament injuries. Alternatively, the wrist pain can be due to wear and tear related conditions such as repetitive stress injury (RSI), painful ganglion cyst, arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome.
Pain Swelling Stiffness Instability Pins and needles
Instability
Pins and needles
Scapho lunate (SL) ligament sprain Triangular fibro cartilage complex (TFCC) ligament sprain Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Dequervains tenosynovitis Fractures around the wrist joint Repetitive stress injury (RSI) Osteoarthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Keinbocks disease Ganglion cysts
Scapho lunate (SL) ligament sprain
Triangular fibro cartilage complex (TFCC) ligament sprain
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Dequervains tenosynovitis
Fractures around the wrist joint
Repetitive stress injury (RSI)
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Keinbocks disease
Ganglion cysts
When to see the Doctor
For acute injuries with swelling and difficulty in moving the wrist you need to see the Doctor. For persistent pain which not getting relieved with R.I.C.E therapy you need to see the Doctor.
Prevention
Hand and wrist ergonomics Protective gear Treat osteoporosis Prevent falls
Hand and wrist ergonomics
Protective gear
Treat osteoporosis
Prevent falls