Tendinitis of wrist-causes-symptoms-risk-factors-and-more

Introduction

Tendons are flexible and strong tissues in our body that prevent muscle injuries while performing high-intensity movements or workouts. They are pretty much close to a rope. When this rope becomes overused, it leads to tendinitis. 

The tendons or ropes of the wrist are –

• Flexor carpis radialis
• Flexor carpi ulnaris
• Palmaris longus tendon
• Extensor carpi radialis brevis
• Extensor carpi radialis longus
• Extensor carpi ulnaris

Each of them have a certain activity assigned.

Symptoms

• Throbbing pain while moving the wrist
• Sense of grating or grinding in the wrist.
• Wrist looks swollen due to fluid accumulation

Causes

• Frequent exhaustive movements of the wrist while performing

any sport such as tennis, gymnastics, basketball or badminton.

• New mothers and childcare nannies get them due to holding their children for long durations.

• Occupational causes where repetitive wrist movements are essential such as hairstylist and typewriting jobs.

• Previous wrist injuries that are not healed adequately

• Smoking

• Diabetes, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Gout

• Doing intense workout involving the wrist without a proper warm-up that includes stretching.

Treatment

• Firstly, always consult a doctor before starting any medications and applying splints as they will be customised according to the patient.

• At home, for first aid, you can follow the RICE technique

Rest, Ice, Compress and Elevate to reduce the symptoms of inflammation such as swelling, redness and pain.

• Physical therapy will be offered further and must be practised after learning from a professional physiotherapist.

Prevention

• Avoid sudden, repetitive movements of the wrist without prior warm-up.
• In case of any wrist injury, follow your doctor’s orders and do not strain the wrist.
• Avoid smoking.
• Wear the wrist splints as prescribed by your doctor to prevent further aggravation.

Conclusion

Wrist tendonitis is a preventable condition and can be managed well by an orthopaedician. All you have to do is follow the above-mentioned tips.

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