The result is tiny tears or -- even worse -- a complete break to the ligament. While falls cause a lot of wrist sprains, you can also get them by: Being hit in the wrist. Exerting extreme pressure on the wrist or twisting it Wrist sprains are common in: Basketball players Baseball ...
Sprains are an injury to a ligament. Ligaments hold bone to bone and provide stability in a joint. Because of the large number of ligaments located in the wrist, it is possible for an athlete to injure multiple ligaments during a significant injury. Sprains are classified depending on the sev...
Ligamentous reconstruction for chronic intercarpal instability Twenty-one patients with chronic intercarpal instability were operated on an average of 13.2 months after injury or onset of symptoms. Fourteen had reconstruction via dorsal approaches by use of radial wrist extensor or other tendon graf......
They include sprains, fractures and dislocations of bony and ligamentous structures that comprise the wrist. These injuries usually occur among the elderly population due to the fall onto an outstretched hand (FOOSH injury). These types of falls not only cause damage to the bony structures of ...
Besides fractures, repetitive strain injuries are a common cause of hand symptoms. This includes tendon and ligament injury along with nerve disorders. Because of our culture of typing, the extensor tendons are particular vulnerable to low grade repetitive trauma. The result may be micro-tearing of...
Symptoms How do I know if I have a ligament injury of the wrist? When an injury occurs, pain and swelling are the main symptoms. The wrist may become discolored and bruised. Doctors refer to this as ecchymosis. The wrist may remain painful for several weeks. There are no specific symptoms...
and diabetes can also play a role. Fluid that builds up in the wrists during pregnancy can cause carpal tunnel syndrome as well. Often the ligament is simply too tight and causes the symptoms. Contact a Hughston Clinic hand specialist for a complete evaluation and diagnosis of your hand and ...
Care guide for Wrist Sprain. Includes: possible causes, signs and symptoms, standard treatment options and means of care and support.
The wrist is at risk for injury in many athletic endeavors, often in acute falls or dorsiflexion injuries and at other times from repetitive stress involved with fitness routines or specific motions called for in the sport. Dorsiflexion accounts for most wrist problems giving rise to compression in...
Instability of the wrist is most commonly seen in the proximal carpal row which is inherently more mobile and therefore has a higher propensity for injury to its stabilizing ligaments. This then alters the biomechanics of the wrist and leads to uneven loading through articular surfaces. If left ...