Wrist Pain Diagnosis

Importance of Wrist Pain Diagnosis before Treatment

Wrist is functioned to perform many daily activities that resulted in many pressures that make a wrist vulnerable to injury  so wrist pain is a common complaint experienced by almost everyone. Wrist pain diagnosis and treatment vary based on the cause of the injury along with the symptoms that are present. many factors that cause wrist injury is one example if we do sports activities where the hand as the main tool of the sport by doing repetitive movements and impact which may be hard enough for example tennis, basketball or hard sports  as boxing.

A through wrist pain diagnosis involves obtaining a detailed history of your condition and performing an examination of your wrist, hand, and the surrounding area. To ensure the most accurate diagnosis, we also offer such options as open MRIs, and CT scans. Other tests may include X-rays, a bone density test, blood tests, an EMG, and a discography. If your doctor suspects that you have an infection, gout, or pseudo-gout, your doctor may draw fluid from the joint to examine under a microscope. 

Causes and Symptoms as Reference for Wrist Pain Diagnosis

Ligament sprains, cartilage tears and fractures are generally the result of an impact to the wrist area, usually when the hand is outstretched. Pushing something hard or falling are common causes. A repetitive strain injury occurs from constant use of the wrist in the same motion for long stretches of time. Playing tennis, driving long distances, or repetitive use of a violin or cello bow are can cause this injury. Carpal tunnel occurs from an increase in pressure to the median nerve. Poor wrist posture or bad ergodynamics when doing repetitive tasks is a cause of this injury.

The symptoms of wrist pain vary based on the type of injury. A ligament tear or sprain will present symptoms of swelling and pain that worsen as the wrist is used. The wrist may pop or you may be unable to fully use your wrist. Tendonitis or a repetitive strain injury in the wrist has the symptoms of pain and swelling due to tendons being inflamed. A fracture to the wrist bone shows signs of swelling, inability to fully use the wrist, and discolored skin. A full break will cause a deformed look to the wrist with a possible bone protrusion. Carpal tunnel syndrome has numbness and tingling in the wrist area along with pain that radiates up the arm. In some cases your wrist will feel weak, with your fingers losing sensation at times.

Get Treatment after Wrist Pain Diagnosis

Often people get relief on their own - taking over-the-counter pain relievers and resting can’t help. But seek professional help if :

- You have severe pain

- Your wrist, hand, or fingers look deformed

- You are unable to move your wrist, hand, or fingers

- You are bleeding

- You have a fever over 100 degrees Fahrenheit

- You have a rash; redness or swelling

- You have numbness, tingling, or weakness

- The pain doesn’t subside after three days

- You have any discomfort after two weeks

Treatment options include casts and braces; medication; rehabilitation programs; instruction; exercise physiology; and functional capacity monitoring. In addition, we embrace non-traditional treatments such as acupuncture and chiropractic care. Our goal is to return you to good health without pain. 

When conservative measures fail to control pain and improve wrist function, we will discuss surgery. In most cases, surgery is performed on an outpatient basis using minimally invasive procedures, which reduces pain, risk, recovery time, and expense. So the conclusion that the wrist pain diagnosis is a very important thing to do before treatment