Wrist pain
Specialty: Musculoskeletal.
Why it occurs
- Tendinitis (De Quervain)
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Osteoarthritis
- Fracture after trauma
Initial workup
Explore specific maneuvers; x-ray if there is trauma or deformity.
red flags
Pain after fall with deformity or functional impotence → rule out fracture (scaphoid).
Standard management
- Rest, cold and NSAIDs — acute phase
- Flint — carpal tunnel / tendonitis
Educational guidance for study. It is NOT a prescription recommendation. The actual choice depends on the cause, the patient, and current guidelines.
- Area
- Musculoskeletal
- Listed causes
- 4
- Treatment options
- 2