Summary
The wrist is a very complex joint, which is composed of different partial joints. It consists of: The great mobility of our wrist is only possible with the cooperation of the individual subjoints. The joint surfaces are fixed by numerous ligaments, so that some joints may have a significantly lower mobility (amphiarthrosis) than others.
Due to the complex structure of the wrist, the numerous structures and bones, the wrist can be injured quickly and is therefore at risk each time the patient falls on the hand. Due to the numerous activities that people carry out daily with the wrist, it is robust, but can also be overstrained and then lead to painful inflammation or wear and tear (arthrosis).
- A proximal joint close to the body
- And a distal wrist far from the body.
- In addition, the individual carpal bones and their joint surfaces in the broader sense belong to the wrist.
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