The location of the pain can also vary. Thumb and wrist pain after having a baby. A Colles' fracture occurs when the bone is broken with the hand outstretched. When these become inflamed it is referred to as bursitis. If you want to keep a copy of the advice you've been given, you can print it using the button at the top of the chat window. Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis. Evaluation of the adult with acute wrist pain.
This content does not have an Arabic version. Wrist tendonitis can occur when the tendons of the wrist develop small tears or become irritated and inflamed. An occupational therapist can show you ways to ease pain and swelling and stop the syndrome from coming back. Zhao M, Burke DT. There are many different possible causes of shoulder blade pain. A positive diagnosis requires the Finkelstein test, where the fingers and hand are positioned in a way that is painful for damaged ligaments.
