Wrist joint

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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
Wrist and hand deeper palmar dissection-numbers

Bones of the wrist[edit | edit source]

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

Common wrist problems[edit | edit source]

  • 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.




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