Kienbock Disease
Kienbock disease is necrosis of the lunate bone in the wrist due to poor or restricted blood supply. It is more common in adult males but also affects young gymnasts. Symptoms Symptoms of Kienbock disease
Pain at the back of the wrist (dorsal)
Scaphoid Fracture
The scaphoid is one of the small groups of bones in the wrist called the carpal bones. It is the most common carpal bone to fracture among athletes, often caused by falling onto an outstretched
De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis is inflammation of the synovium or sheath that surrounds two tendons in the wrist, which attach to the base of the thumb. It is a form of repetitive strain injury which is
Triquetrum Fracture
A Triquetral fracture is a break of the Triquetral bone (sometimes called triquetrum). It is one of the eight small carpal bones in the wrist and the second most commonly fractured carpal. A sudden, direct
Sprained Wrist
A sprained wrist is an injury to any of the ligaments which connect bone to bone in the wrist. Wrist sprains are common in sports. Falling onto an outstretched arm is a common cause. Sprained
TFCC Tear
A TFCC tear is an injury to the triangular fibrocartilage complex found in the wrist. Either sudden trauma or overuse causes it. Here we explain the symptoms, causes, and treatment for a TFCC tear. TFCC
Wrist Fracture – Broken Wrist
A broken wrist is a fracture of any of the bones which make up the wrist joint. Broken wrist symptoms How to tell if you have fractured your wrist. Broken wrist symptoms vary slightly depending
Ganglion cyst
A ganglion cyst or wrist ganglion is a small lump that appears on the wrist. It is often attached to a ligament. Some are not painful, but others restrict movement and are painful. Here we
Wrist Tendonitis
Wrist tendonitis is inflammation of tendons in the wrist. It is an overuse injury resulting in gradual onset pain and stiffness. In most cases it is more likely to be degeneration or wear and tear
Distal Radial Epiphysis Injury
A distal radial epiphysis injury is an injury to the growth plate at the wrist end of the radius bone in the forearm. It mostly affects young athletes and is most often caused by overuse.