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The wrist, a very complex and delicate joint, can have its function
and use limited by a large number of causes. Accidents can break or
fracture its bones, diseases can impair its movement or produce pain,
and its tissues can be damaged by use, such as in carpal tunnel syndrome
or De Quervain's tendonitis, or by traumatic injuries to the flexor
tendons. The wrist is also susceptible to Kienböck's disease
and arthritis of any of the types, including rheumatoid arthritis.
| Animal and Human Bites |
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Bites to the wrist can damage its sensitive tissues or lead to infection.
Any bite on the wrist should be examined by a hand doctor who can
thoroughly clean the area and treat any tissue that was broken, crushed,
or damaged so severely that it cannot be expected to heal properly
on its own.
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| Brachial Plexus Injury |
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This network of nerves, which run from the spinal cord to the shoulder,
arm, wrist, and hand, can be damaged through accident. If any of these
crucial nerves are cut or crushed, surgery may be effective in replacing
them.
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| Carpal Tunnel Syndrome |
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This condition can arise from many causes, but all cause a nerve in
the wrist to become inflamed. As the nerve is used, the inflammation
and pressure on it increases, and pain, numbness, or a tingling sensation
may be felt.
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| Congenital Hand Differences |
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When the hands develop in the womb, differences from a typical hand
can be produced. Additional or missing digits are both possible, as
are other, mostly cosmetic, outcomes, which can often be treated through
surgery.
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| De Quervain's Tendonitis |
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The tendons at the base of the thumb can become irritated, often as
a result of new motions such as those experienced by recent mothers.
The tunnel through which the tendon passes becomes swollen and painful,
which irritates the tendon even more.
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| Extensor Tendon Injuries |
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The tissues used to straighten the fingers extend through the wrist
and can be damaged by any injury there. Surgery can often correct
a severed tendon, resulting in very high use of lost function.
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| Fireworks Accident |
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Injuries from explosions can be very severe and can cause extensive
damage to the wrist. No one should ever hold fireworks themselves,
nor let others risk loss or damage by doing that. Celebrations should
never be cut short by needless tragedy.
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| Flexor Tendon Injuries |
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The muscles and tendons that move our fingers begin or run through
the wrist and can be cut or damaged through accident. Quick treatment
by a qualified hand surgeon can repair damage to the tendons and avoid
complete loss of finger function.
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| Ganglion Cysts |
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These common lumps can appear on the wrist and can be medically treated.
The lumps, which are not cancerous and often painless, may come from
an irritated joint or tendon, but their cause isn't always known.
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| Hand Fractures |
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When the bones in the hand receive a fracture, the wrist is frequently
involved. The bones in the wrist are highly susceptible to breaks,
and care must be given to ensure the blood supply to the bone is not
impaired.
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| Hand Infections |
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Many infections of the hand can travel to the wrist, further complicating
treatment and your health. Any deep cut, especially those from human
or animal bites, can become infected and should be inspected by a
medical professional. Infections can be very serious and should never
be taken lightly.
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| Kienböck's Disease |
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Pain in the wrist may be a symptom of this disease, which is located
in one of its bones. The complex arrangement of the wrist means there
are many fine veins and arteries, and if the supply of blood to the
bones that make up the wrist is impaired, this disease can produce
pain and tenderness in the affected bone.
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| Nerve Injuries of the Hand |
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To reach the brain where their signals can be processed, nerves from
the hand and fingers all run through the wrist where injury may affect
their function. These very fine, but essential, nerves can often be
repaired by surgery.
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| Osteoarthritis of the Hand |
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Osteoarthritis can occur in any joint, including those of the wrist.
Stiff, swollen, or painful joints are a symptom of any arthritis,
including osteoarthritis, and there may be many causes.
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| Prosthetics and Amputation |
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Some replacement surgeries are available that permit more normal functioning
than in the past. Losing a body part no longer means loss of a quality
life.
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| Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy |
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Often accompanying some minor cut, RSD produces intense pain out of
proportion to the injury. A misfiring nerve produces continual or
frequent signals, often with little or no cause.
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| Rheumatoid Arthritis |
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The wrist is particularly susceptible to rheumatoid arthritis because
of the high number of bones and bone surfaces it contains. If the
surface of any of these joints becomes damaged or simply wears out,
stiffness, swelling or pain may result.
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| Scaphoid Fractures |
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The scaphoid is the most frequently broken bone in the wrist. It is
often fractured when a hand is stretched out to prevent a fall, and
sometimes the resulting break is just thought to be a simple strain.
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| Scaphoid Non-Union |
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The scaphoid has a delicate blood supply, which can prevent this bone
from healing properly after a break. If the condition isn't treated,
the scaphoid may collapse and even die and the wrist may become inflexible
or arthritic.
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| Tendon Transfer Surgery |
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This surgical procedure can help repair a damaged tendon by moving
a healthy tendon from one bone to another that has lost its use. When
the newly-anchored tendon heals and becomes permanent, function returns.
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| Vascular Disorders |
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Veins and arteries in the wrist run close to bones and they can be
damaged or injured in accidents. It is sometimes possible to repair
or even replace a crushed, cut, or heavily damaged vein or artery,
and this can restore proper blood supply to the affected area.
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| Wrist Arthroscopy |
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The bones and other tissues that make up the wrist can be examined
and sometimes treated by this relatively painless surgical procedure.
Tiny instruments are inserted through small cuts around the wrist
so its structure and tissues can be examined and, in some cases, repaired.
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| Wrist Fractures |
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The wrist is often broken in falls and similar accidents, especially
when the hand is spread out to break the fall. The nine bones that
make up the wrist can break individually, or many of them can be injured
at once. Unless treated, arthritis can result if the wrist fails to
heal properly, and it may even become inoperable.
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| Wrist Sprains |
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Even when the bones do not break, the ligaments can
be stretched or injured, resulting in a sprain. This painful condition
is common and often accompanies sports injuries. Treatment for a sprain
depends on its severity and age, and can range from simple splints
to reconstructive surgery.
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