you automatically stick your hand out to break your fall. But once your hand hits the ground, the force of impact bends it back toward your forearm. This can stretch the ligaments that connect the wrist and hand bones a little too far. The result ...
Among skiers, wrist sprains commonly occur when the skier falls while still gripping a ski pole or still having the pole strapped to the hand. Falls are also a frequent cause of wrist sprains and fractures among snowboarders and inline skaters. In platform divers, wrist sprains can occur when...
The signs and symptoms of a second degree sprained wrist include moderate swelling throughout the joint, significant discomfort upon any movement of the wrist, increased pain upon palpation, and instability when the ligament is tested. The functional ability of the wrist/hand may be significantly co...
However, it’s possible to have both conditions at the same time. If you have arthritis in your hand or wrist, you have a higher chance of developing carpal tunnel syndrome. One reason is because the swelling in your wrists and tendons increases pressure on the median nerve. 3. Carpal tun...
Any significant injury to this joint (i.e., fracture, dislocation, or severe sprain) can cause functional disability of the thumb and hand if not treated correctly.What is a sprained thumb of the ulnar collateral ligament? A sprain is an injury to a ligament. In this case, it is an ...
Carpal tunnel syndromeis another common wrist injury that may occur from repetitive motion. What Are Symptoms and Signs of a Wrist Injury? The amount of pain or the ability to move the wrist does not reliably determine whether the wrist is broken or sprained. Signs and symptoms of wrist injur...
You have extensor tendons in your hands and feet, which are critical for finger, toe, wrist, and ankle movement. Like many other forms of tendonitis, extensor tendonitis tends to happen in people who play sports or do other activities with a lot of repeated hand or foot movement. However,...
Wham! One misplaced hand and a slammed car door later, you might be wondering if you’ve got a fistful of fractured fingers. Before you rush to the ER, though, it’s a good idea to try to determine if your finger is actually broken. Injuries like jams and sprains usually don’t need...