Hand And Wrist Pain often arises from sudden sprains due to injuries. However, persistent issues such as repetitive stress injuries (RSI), arthritis, and carpal tunnel syndrome can also contribute to wrist discomfort.

Given the diverse causes of wrist pain, identifying the precise underlying issue can pose a challenge. Nevertheless, an accurate diagnosis is imperative for effective treatment and recuperation.

The intensity of wrist pain varies depending on its origin. For instance, osteoarthritis pain is often likened to a dull toothache, whereas carpal tunnel syndrome manifests as a pins-and-needles or tingling sensation, particularly at night. Furthermore, the specific location of wrist pain can offer insights into the underlying cause.

Injuries involving sudden impacts, such as falling onto outstretched hands, can result in sprains, strains, or fractures.

Repetitive stress injuries, incurred from activities involving repetitive wrist movements, can inflame tissues around joints or cause stress fractures. De Quervain's tenosynovitis, affecting the base of the thumb, is a type of repetitive stress injury.

Osteoarthritis arises from the deterioration of cartilage cushioning the bone ends over time. Although wrist osteoarthritis is uncommon, it may occur in individuals with prior wrist injuries. Rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disease affecting joints, frequently affects the wrists and hands (small joints).

Ganglion cysts, typically developing on the wrist's opposite side, can cause discomfort, with pain intensity varying during exercise.

Diagnosing Hand & Wrist Pain at The Joint Pain Clinic involves history taking, physical examination and Diagnostic Ultrasound Scan.