Wrist joint

Wrist joint is a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones.

Wrist and hand deeper palmar dissection-numbers

Bones of the wrist

The bones of the wrist are called carpal bones and include:

• Proximal: A=Scaphoid, B=Lunate, C=Triquetrum, D=Pisiform
• Distal: E=Trapezium, F=Trapezoid, G=Capitate, H=Hamate

X-ray of normal wrist and wrist with dorsally tilted wrist joint

Common wrist problems

• Carpal tunnel syndrome, is the name for a group of problems that includes swelling, pain, tingling, and loss of strength in your wrist and hand. Women are three times more likely to have CTS than men.
• Ganglion cysts, which are noncancerous lumps or masses
• Gout, which is a form of arthritis caused by a buildup of uric acid in your joints
• Fractures (broken bones)
• Wrist osteoarthritis, the most common type of arthritis. It is caused by wear and tear of the joints.
• Sprains and strains, which are injuries to ligaments and injuries to muscles or tendons
• Tendinitis, inflammation of a tendon, usually due to overuse
• Kienböck's disease, Lunate bone slowly break down due to low blood supply through a process is called osteonecrosis.

Wrist joint Resources
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