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wrist supports for arthritis

Wrist Supports For Arthritis

If you suffer from arthritis, then wearing a wrist supports may help relieve pain and improve joint function. Here we outline the benefits of wearing a wrist support for arthritis and which ones are most

Scaphoid fracture

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

Triquetrum fracture

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

Hook of hamate fracture

Hook of hamate fracture

Hook of hamate fracture is a fracture of a hook–shaped protrusion on the hamate bone, which is one of the small carpal bones in the wrist. It may occur when swinging a golf club or

wrist sprain

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

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

Broken wrist Colles fracture

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

Wrist Bursitis

Wrist Bursitis

Wrist bursitis is inflammation of a bursa, which is a small sack of fluid that helps lubricate the movement of tendons over bone. There are two bursas in the wrist, and repetitive trauma or friction

Wrist ganglion cyst

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

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

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