Wrist sprained A sprain of the wrist occurs when the wrist is severely overstretched, i.e. when there is movement in the joint that exceeds the normal range of motion of the joint. As a result, the ligaments and joint capsule are severely stretched and, depending on their extent, can also tear. A sprain of the … Wrist sprained | Wrist
Broken wrist Colloquially speaking, a broken wrist is when there is a fracture at the lower end of the spoke (radius). This is one of the most common fractures and affects all age groups. At an older age, women are particularly affected, as they are more at risk of fractures due to osteoporotic changes. Overall, … Broken wrist | Wrist
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. … Summary | Wrist
Synonyms Radiocarpal joint, ulna, radius, carpal bone (Os navicularescaphoideum = scaphoid), triangular bone (Os triquetum) Carpal Introduction The wrist is a joint on the hand of mammals, composed of several partial joints. In humans, the wrist is the term used to describe the wrist: Proximal wrist: a joint between radius and carpal bone (lat. Articulatio … Wrist
Proximal wrist The proximal wrist, which is closer to the center of the body, is formed by joint surfaces of: Together they form the Articulatio radiocarpalis. The capsule of the joint is limp and thin. On the side of the back of the hand (dorsal) the joint capsule is reinforced by various ligaments. The collateral … Proximal wrist | Wrist
Articulationes carpometacarpales The distal row of carpal bones together with the proximal phalanges (Ossa metacarpi 2- 5) form stiffened joints (amphiarthroses). These joints are fixed from the side of the palm (palmar) and the side of the back of the hand (dorsal) by tight ligaments (Ligg. metacarpalia dorsalia, palmaria and interossea). The metacarpophalangeal joint of … Articulationes carpometacarpales | Wrist
Synonyms Radiocarpal joint Introduction A variety of chronic and acute conditions can cause wrist pain. The pain reported by the person affected can take on different qualities depending on the cause. From short-lasting, stabbing to long-lasting pain phenomena, everything is possible in the wrist area. The exact quality and localization of the pain is an … Pain in the wrist
Causes of wrist pain The causes of wrist pain can be many and varied. In most cases, excessive or incorrect strain during writing or working leads to corresponding pain phenomena. Basically, the causes that lead to wrist pain can be divided into several groups. Possible diseases are The bony structures The ribbons The tendons The … Causes of wrist pain | Pain in the wrist
Diagnosis If pain is frequent, the wrist should be examined by a physician for swelling, deformation and the strength of the grip. In addition, the range of movement must be assessed extensively. Above all, the exact localization and intensity of the pain in the wrist can provide an initial indication of the causative disease. An … Diagnosis | Pain in the wrist
Anatomy on the topic Scaphoid bone (Os scaphoideum) Moon leg (Os lunatum) Pea leg (Os pisiforme) Triangle leg (Os triquetum) Hooked leg (Os hamatum) Capitate bone (Os capitatum) Small polygon bone (Os trapezoidum) Large polygonal bone (Os trapezium) All articles in this series: Pain in the wrist Causes of wrist pain Diagnosis Anatomy on the … Anatomy on the topic | Pain in the wrist