The Wrist & Hand

This condition occurs when the median nerve, running from the forearm into the palm, is compressed at the wrist within the carpal tunnel. Symptoms include pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hand, often affecting manual dexterity.

Wrist arthritis involves inflammation and swelling of the wrist joint, leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced range of motion. It can be caused by general wear-and-tear, autoimmune disease, or following an injury.

This condition is a painful inflammation of the tendons on the thumb side of the wrist, often due to overuse. It causes pain and swelling around the base of the thumb and is common in new mothers or those performing repetitive hand or wrist movements.

Trigger finger is a condition where one or more fingers get stuck in a bent position due to inflammation of the flexor tendons. It can cause pain and stiffness, with the finger 'snapping' when straightened.