Wrist Pain
A Sprained Wrist is a condition where the ligaments and connective tissue of the wrist has been traumatized to a degree causing pain and dysfunction. Depending on the severity of the injury, there are degrees of injury. A sprained wrist condition can be caused by a number of factors. Examples include: trauma to tissue, fall…
What is Wrist Tendonitis? This term refers to inflammation of the tendons within the wrist, which connect muscle to bone. Injury or inflammation can also create a tendon sheath thickening that limits movement. Symptoms of wrist tendonitis Inflammation of the tendons within the wrist can cause pain, swelling, tenderness and even a “creaking” sound, called…
The definition of arm pain is where there is pain or discomfort felt anywhere within the arm, including involvement of the shoulder, elbow and wrist. After a comprehensive history and physical examination, the following tests may be done to help find the cause of the underlying arm pain: X-rays (to rule out fractures) Blood tests…
