Medical history (history of illness) is an important component in the diagnosis of wrist arthralgia (wrist pain).
Family history
- Are there any bone/joint conditions in your family that are common?
Social history
- What is your profession?
- Do you work physically hard in your profession?
Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints).
- Where is the pain localized? Does the pain radiate?
- When does the pain occur? Are there any pain triggers?
- Please describe the pain during the day (increase?)/What is the pain situation at night?
- How long has the pain been present? Did the pain occur acutely or did it increase slowly?
- Do you have any functional limitations of the wrist?
- Have you noticed a snapping phenomenon or stagnation of the finger (when bending a finger)?
Vegetative anamnesis including nutritional anamnesis.
- Do you participate in competitive sports? If so, which sport do you favor?
Self history incl. medication history
