Yatharth Super specialty Hospital, sector-88, RPS City, Faridabad, Haryana
(Time: 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM
45, Sector 7a, Block A, Sector 7, Faridabad, Haryana 121006.
(Time: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM)
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Wrist and hand pain

Wrist and hand movements pay a crucial role in daily routine life.

Major functions of hand are-

  • Grasping
  • Pincer
  • Tactile (touch) sensation
  • Stereognosis (Getting image of the object in brain)
  • Hooking
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    Wrist pain is often caused by sprains, fractures from sudden injuries, long-term problems, such as repetitive stress and arthritis.

    Some specific conditions are-
    • Carpal tunnel syndrome
    • De Quervain’s tendinopathy
    • Trigger finger
    • Dupuytren’s contracture
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Raynaud’s phenomenon....etc
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    Treatment options

    Conservative Treatment
    Home care (Price Therapy)

    Protect- Keep the ankle and foot away from getting further injury.
    Rest- Avoid the activity that caused your injury.

    Ice- Place an ice pack on the sore area for 15 to 20 minutes three times a day.

    Compression- Use a compression bandage to reduce swelling.

    Elevation- Keep your arm elevated to help reduce swelling. These aren’t cutting the pain, it might be time to look into other options.

    Medicine Treatment (Pain-killers)- To get relief from pain and swelling. NSAIDS are commonly used medications for this purpose.

    Physiotherapy- Exercise can help reduce pain and stiffness in the wrist and hand.

    Braces- It helps to give rest to the joint.

    Steroid Injections- It used to reduce pain and inflammation. It reduces swelling stiffness and pain in the afflicted area.

    The best part is, this is a noninvasive, nonsurgical procedure that can have you home resting on the same day!!

    Surgical Treatment
    Required in case of:
    • Trauma
    • Resistant cases
    • Severe Arthritis
    • Deformity of hand
    • Muscle Contractures..etc

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