Wrist and Hand Surgeon in Mumbai
Wrist and Hand Anatomy
The wrist is a complex joint that bridges the hand to the forearm. It is a collection of multiple bones and joints. The wrist bones include:
- The distal ends of the radius and ulna bones.
- Eight carpal bones.
- The proximal portions of the five metacarpal bones.
Wrist functions are:
- Holding and moving objects
- Aiding palm movement
Conditions:
- Arthritis
- Basal joint arthritis
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Finger dislocations
- Sprains & strains
- Fractures
- Fingertip injuries
- Ganglion cysts
- Dupuytren’s contracture
- Mallet finger
- Tendonitis
- Trigger finger
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Some most common wrist and hand conditions:
Finger dislocations
Symptoms:
- Numbness with a severe dislocation
- Pale color of injured finger
- Break in the skin where the injury has occurred
Causes:
- A ball or any object striking the tip of a finger
- Finger getting caught in equipment
- Falling onto outstretched hand
Treatment:
- Manipulation or surgery
- A splint
Ganglion cysts
Symptoms:
- Pain
- Loss of mobility
- Numbness
- Tingling sensation
Causes:
- Fluid accumulation in a joint
Treatment:
- Avoid repetitive hand and wrist movements
- Wrist brace as immobilization might cause the cyst to shrink
- Medication
- Surgery
Trigger finger
Symptoms:
- A painful clicking or snapping when you bend or straighten your finger
- Stiffness in the finger in the morning
- Soreness or a bump at the base of the finger or thumb
- A locked finger
Causes:
- repeated movement or forceful use of finger
- Inflamed tendons
Treatment:
- Rest.
- Splints
- Stretching exercises
- Surgery
Wrist surgical treatments involve making small wrist cuts, meaning less pain than other surgical procedures. Also, there is faster recovery and fewer complications with this process. To consult the best hand surgeon in Mumbai, book your appointment with Dr. Ganesh right away.
