Hand and Wrist Injuries

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is common, causing hand pain and numbness. However, familiarity often leads to misinformation about this condition.

A broken wrist or distal radius fracture requires prompt medical attention for accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

Find out what causes carpal tunnel syndrome and some of the condition's common symptoms.

Distinguishing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome from soft tissue inflammation is crucial for accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome causes include repetitive hand use and underlying health issues; risk factors involve genetics and workplace ergonomics.

Distal radius fractures are almost always caused by falling on an outstretched hand, placing those who play sports with a high chance of falling at greater risk.

De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis causes wrist and thumb pain due to tendon inflammation.

De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis is a common cause of hand and wrist pain. The condition occurs when the tendons of the thumb at the wrist become inflamed, often following repetitive use.

A physical exam, patient history, and imaging are the three steps typically utilized to diagnose a distal radius fracture.

Diagnosing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome involves a physical exam, medical history, and sometimes imaging tests like x-rays or MRI.

Diagnosing wrist tendonitis involves a physical exam, medical history, and clinical tests. Imaging may be ordered as needed.

Diagnosing a wrist sprain involves a physical exam, medical history, and wrist instability tests. Imaging or invasive tests may be ordered as needed.

Distinctive carpal tunnel symptoms: hand pain, tingling, and numbness due to median nerve compression, often worsened at night.

Understanding wrist anatomy is crucial for identifying and treating injuries. Key structures include bones, ligaments, and tendons.

Is hand and wrist pain due to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or another cause? Consult a healthcare professional for accurate diagnosis.

Distinguishing between a broken or sprained wrist requires a professional diagnosis. Seek medical attention for accurate assessment.

Although distal radius and scaphoid fractures are most common, there are several other bones in the wrist that fracture.

The two main nonsurgical options for treating a distal radius fracture are closed reduction and closed reduction with percutaneous pinning.

Nonsurgical treatment for De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis includes rest, splints, and anti-inflammatory medications.

Recovery from a distal radius fracture involves physical therapy and a gradual return to activities.

Wrist sprains often result from falls on outstretched hands, sports, accidents, or repeated trauma.

Wrist tendonitis may result from sports, accidents, or repeated trauma. Age, diseases, and genetics can also contribute to its development.

Scaphoid fractures and other wrist fractures require accurate diagnosis for appropriate treatment.

Jammed finger symptoms include pain, swelling, and difficulty moving the affected finger, often resulting from a blunt-force impact.

Wrist ligaments, tendons, and blood vessels provide strength, flexibility, and sensation to the forearm and hand.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome surgery involves relieving pressure on the median nerve. Recovery may include hand therapy for optimal results.

Depending on the severity, wrist sprain surgeries may be performed arthroscopically through a small incision, or through open surgical procedures.

Severe or chronic wrist tendonitis injuries may be treated with open surgical procedures. In less severe cases, minimally invasive techniques may be used.

Surgical options for treating a distal radius fracture include open reduction and internal fixation.

Common symptoms of De Quervain’s tenosynovitis include pain, stiffness, and swelling in the thumb.

A distal radius fracture may cause obvious wrist deformity or symptoms may mimic those of a sprained wrist.

Wrist sprains cause pain, swelling, weakness, and reduced flexibility. Twisting the wrist during daily activities can be painful.

Wrist tendonitis symptoms include pain, swelling, and limited motion. Rest and ice are initial treatments.

Treating a jammed finger involves rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE), along with pain relievers, and if severe, medical evaluation may be needed.

Treating wrist sprains involves rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE). Severe cases may require splints or casts.

Wrist tendonitis is usually treated using nonsurgical methods. In rare cases, surgery may be recommended.

Treatment for a distal radius fracture may involve casting, splinting, or surgery.Consult a healthcare professional for personalized care.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome treatments include splints, anti-inflammatory drugs, and in severe cases, surgery.

A wrist sprain results from a ligament injury, often involving the scapholunate ligament or triangular fibrocartilage complex.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome causes hand pain due to median nerve compression, with symptoms like tingling and numbness.

For most wrist injuries, nonsurgical treatments like immobilization, ice therapy, and elevation can be used within the first 24-48 hours until a doctor can be seen.

Wrist tendonitis involves inflammation of wrist tendons, while a sprain is an injury to wrist ligaments. Symptoms and treatments may vary.

Wrist tendonitis is the inflammation of one or more tendons in the wrist. Tendonitis usually develops as a result of acute or repetitive injury to a tendon.