The hand and wrist are common problem areas for people of all ages and professions. Conditions affecting them can be quite painful and uncomfortable, severely impacting the ability to complete daily tasks and work. These conditions can be tricky to manage, as the hand and wrist are very fragile and integral parts of the body.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs due to compression of the median nerve in the wrist, impacting sensation and movement in the thumb, index, middle, and part of the ring finger. It can cause numbness, tingling, weakness, and may affect one or both hands.
De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis is a condition causing pain and swelling in the tendons on the thumb side of the wrist. Swelling of the tendon sheath in the distal radial wrist leads to pain due to compression in a tight tunnel.