conditions
Wrist conditions
The wrist is a particularly complex structure comprising a multitude of bones, ligaments and joints. The mechanics of the wrist are highly complex. Effective movement and function is dependent on the wrist being flexible, pain free and stable. Many diseases or injuries can cause immediate or secondary wrist problems.
The problems we commonly see at the London Hand and Wrist Unit include:
- Soft tissue injuries e.g.
- TFCC problems
- Scapholunate and lunotriquetral ligament injuries
- Mid carpal instabilites
- Fractures
- Tenosynovitis
- Degenerative conditions
Some of our surgeons specialise in the management of wrist conditions.
The hand therapists work with patients with wrist conditions to promote strong, pain-free movement and function. There are many different treatment modalities used, including a plethora of different types of exercise. Patients attending the London Hand and Wrist Unit have the advantage of using the Primus RS Simulator which is ideally suited to wrist rehabilitation. This machine has been instrumental in the recovery of several professional sportsmen who have attended for their rehabilitation.
For more information about specific wrist conditions and procedures, follow these links:
