Injury or Poisoning
wrist injury
wrist in·ju·ry
Subclass of:
Arm Injuries
Definitions related to wrist injuries:
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Injuries to the wrist or the wrist joint.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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(wrist injuries and disorders) Your wrist connects your hand to your forearm. It is not one big joint; it has several small joints. This makes it flexible and allows you to move your hand in different ways. The wrist has two big forearm bones and eight small bones known as carpals. It also has tendons and ligaments, which are connective tissues. Tendons connect muscles to bones. Ligaments connect bones to each other. Some of the more common types of wrist injuries and disorders are Carpal tunnel syndrome, which happens when a nerve that runs from your forearm into your palm becomes squeezed at the wrist; 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); 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.MedlinePlusU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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