Hand & Wrist Specialist

Why does my wrist hurt?

Many different bones, ligaments, and muscles come together to provide your hands and wrists with a broad range of complex movements. Any one of these structures can become injured and cause hand and wrist pain.

It’s common to experience hand and wrist pain after a sudden accident or sports injury, such as a fracture or sprain. However, some hand and wrist pain results from long-term problems, such as arthritis or carpal tunnel syndrome.

What causes hand and wrist pain?

The expert team at Bahri Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Clinic diagnose and treat all types of hand and wrist problems. Common causes of hand and wrist pain include:

• Wrist fractures
• Wrist sprains
• Finger fractures
• Tendonitis
• Arthritis of the hand or wrist
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• De Quervain’s disease
• Ganglion cysts of the wrist and hand
• Dupuytren’s disease
• Trigger finger or trigger thumb
• Tennis or golfer’s elbow

Since so many different conditions contribute to hand and wrist pain, it’s important to seek professional treatment at Bahri Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Clinic. Their team of orthopedic surgeons accurately diagnose your condition and recommend the best therapies available.

Who gets hand and wrist pain?

Men, women, and children of all ages and activity levels are susceptible to hand and wrist injuries. Certain factors may increase your risk for hand and wrist pain, such as:

• Sports that involve repetitive stress on the wrist such as tennis
• Activities that involve your hands such as knitting
• Work that requires repetitive hand motions such as cutting hair
• Diseases or conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis or diabetes

Hand and wrist pain is your body’s way of telling you something is wrong. It’s important to schedule an appointment at Bahri Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Clinic any time you have hand and wrist pain that lasts more than a few days or becomes worse.

How do you diagnose and treat hand and wrist pain?

First, a member of the team at Bahri Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Clinic performs a physical exam. They may ask you to move your hand or wrist in different ways and take an imaging test, such as an X-ray.

Then, they develop an individualized treatment plan based on your specific needs. Treatment depends on the type and severity of your condition, but may include:

• Medications to relieve pain
• Anti-inflammatory injections
• Physical therapy and splinting

If your condition is severe or doesn’t improve with conservative treatment, they may recommend hand or wrist surgery. Don’t hesitate to call Bahri Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Clinic or book an appointment online today.