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The wrist is the joint between the hand and forearm. It allows you to perform a wide range of movements with it, like bending, straightening, and rotating the hand. Despite always being taken for granted, our wrists make most of our day-to-day activities possible through gripping, lifting, and twisting. Without taking care of them, our…
The triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) is a network of ligaments, tendons, and cartilage that sits between the ulna and radius bones on the small finger side of the wrist. When you rotate your hand or grasp something with it, the TFCC stabilizes and cushions the wrist. The TFCC is vulnerable to damage due to its…
Chronic wrist pain can be a very disabling issue, causing the inability to move your hand and wrist easily. The persistent pain can interfere with your ability to work, do chores, or even sleep. Wrist pain can occur due to repetitive use, sprains, and tiny fractures caused by injuries like bumps, jams, and falls. However,…
Our wrists play an important role in our hand movement and ability to do tasks. Overuse may result in problems such as discomfort and inflammation. Several problems could be causing your wrist pain, including a strained or sprained wrist. It is important to know the difference to begin an effective treatment plan for your problem….
You may not be aware of it, but your wrists can get strained from the pressure of using your hands all day every day. Our hands get all the credit, but the wrists do a lot of the work. Repetitive hand motions, and even underlying health conditions, can cause internal pressure that can lead to…
Almost every task you do with your arms and hands will require using your wrists. Driving, office work, heavy lifting, and even sports can tax your wrists. Hence, taking proper care of your wrists should be a priority. Many conditions affecting your wrists tend to be painful. Being attentive can help you access early treatment,…
A sprained wrist usually comes with pain, bruising, swelling, tenderness, or limited mobility. If left untreated, it can prevent you from performing everyday tasks, playing sports, and working. To remedy this, you may want to consider seeing a physician to have your wrist sprain checked. Here’s how you can benefit from paying a visit to…
There are a variety of conditions and injuries that can cause wrist pain. De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is a condition associated with pain, tenderness, and problems moving the thumb and wrist. If left untreated, the condition can get progressively worse, preventing you from carrying many simple activities. Although the exact cause of de Quervain’s tenosynovitis is…
Your wrist is a highly flexible joint that helps you make all sorts of hand movements. Unfortunately, this also makes it vulnerable to injuries, such as sprains. While most cases of sprained wrists heal within a few weeks, it can be a painful ordeal that takes you away from your daily activities. Let’s discuss the…
A sprain in the wrist occurs when its ligaments—the strong bands of fibrous tissue that connect bones to one another within its three joints—get overstretched or torn. Wrist sprains are quite common among athletes, particularly those who participate in sports that involve repetitive hand movement (e.g., tennis and boxing) and those associated with increased risk…
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