| Wrist Injuries and Conditions |
| Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Same as above Compression of the median nerve as it passes beneath the flexor retinaculum on the volar aspect of the wrist Numbness and tingling in the fingers Pain Loss of function Point tenderness at the wrist Pain over the carpal tunnel Poor finger flexion Tinel's sign Phalen's test Electromyography Nerve conduction study Refer to an orthopedist X-ray Not applicable |
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| Wrist Ganglion Bible cyst Herniation resulting from minor dorsal or volar capsule sprains of the joint capsule through a process of mucoid degeneration Herniation of the synovial sheath of the flexor carpi radialis tendon sheath, the digital extensors, and the roof of the first dorsal compartment Pain Loss of function Discomfort on use of the hand and wrist Appears slowly after injury as a bump on the back of the wrist It may appear, then disappear, then re-appear Not applicable Refer to an orthopedist MRI Not applicable |
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| Forearm Splints Same as above Static constant contraction of the forearm muscles causing minute tears in interosseous membrane Overuse of muscles Irritation of the interosseous membrane and surrounding tissue Dull pain between the extensor muscles that cross the back of the forearm Pain on contraction of the extensor group of muscles Weakness of muscles against resistance Loff of function Inflammation Active and resistive movement Passive stretch Refer to an orthopedist X-ray Not applicable |