Please see the index below for a list of all our articles on Hand and Wrist Injuries.

If you are new to the subject, we recommend starting with: Guide to Wrist Anatomy

Palmar view of the hand showing transverse carpal ligament, flexor tendons and meridian nerve.
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What Is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve, which runs from the shoulder all the way to the hand, is compressed.

Wrist in a sling to immobilize and elevate and someone icing wrist with a brace
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What to Do When a Wrist Injury Occurs

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.
Dorsal view of the wrist tendons
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Wrist Tendonitis vs. Sprain

Wrist tendonitis and sprains are common injuries of the wrist. While both conditions may be similar in many ways, there are also several differences that are seen.

Extensor and flexor tendons at the wrist
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Wrist Tendonitis: An Overview

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.
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