Overview
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.
Symptoms
- Pain
- Swelling
- Stiffness
- Instability
- Pins and needles
Conditions
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Scapho lunate (SL) ligament sprain
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Triangular fibro cartilage complex (TFCC) ligament sprain
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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De Quervain's tenosynovitis
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Fractures around the wrist joint
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Repetitive stress injury (RSI)
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Osteoarthritis
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Rheumatoid arthritis
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Keinbocks disease
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Ganglion cysts
When to see the Doctor
For acute injuries with swelling and difficulty in moving the wrist, you need to see a 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