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De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is a painful condition marked by swelling of the tendons on the thumb side of the wrist. Tendons are tough, fibrous cords that connect muscle to bone and allow the fingers and thumb to move. Tendons normally glide through a sheath when your muscles contract, allowing your fingers and thumb to bend. When the tendons become inflamed and swollen, they can’t easily move through the sheath, causing irritation and pain.
Read MoreWrist Tenosynovitis
Wrist tenosynovitis refers to a broad group of conditions affecting the tendons of the wrist. Tendons are strong, fibrous tissues that connect muscle to bone. Tendons normally glide through a sheath. When the tendons become inflamed and swollen, they can’t easily move through the sheath, causing irritation and pain.
Read MoreTriangular Fibrocartilage Complex (TFCC) Tear
The wrist performs a complicated set of functions. It rotates and moves forward, backwards, and side to side, all while providing a strong connection between the forearm and the hand. The Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex (TFCC) helps give the wrist these abilities. Located between the radius and the ulna, the two bones of the forearm, the TFCC is a group of ligaments and cartilage that connect the forearm bones with the carpal bones of the wrist. The TFCC can tear due to overuse, an acute injury, or chronic breakdown of the tissues
Read MoreHook of Hamate Fractures
The hamate bone is one of the eight small carpal bones in the wrist that connect the forearm to the hand. The hamate is a wedge-shaped bone located on the outside of the wrist on the small-finger side. It has a projection on the side of the bone called “the hook of hamate.” This hook is susceptible to a fracture from a direct blow to the wrist or a stress fracture from overuse of the wrist.
Read MoreDistal Radius Fractures
A common injury for athletes is a broken (fractured) wrist. The bone that usually breaks in the wrist is the radius, the larger of the two forearm bones that meet at the wrist (or distal) end of the arm
Read MoreWrist Sprain
A wrist sprain is an injury to the ligaments in the wrist. Ligaments are bands of strong, fibrous tissue that connect the bones of the hand. They also provide stability and strength to the wrist. A wrist sprain occurs when the ligaments are torn or stretched too far
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We suggested this condition because you mentioned these symptoms:
This is not a medical diagnosis. If you are in extreme pain, please dial 911 or go to emergency.
Where does it hurt?
Wrist
Did you have a recent injury?
Yes
Where in the wrist does it hurt?
Inside
Do you need to see a doctor?
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