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Wrist pain
PAIN IN IN WRIST OR UP THE LOWER PART OF THE ARM
Our hand and wrist specialists can help treat all manner of conditions, including fractures and soft tissue injuries
About wrist pain
Any pain, discomfort or restricted movement in your wrist can have a major impact on day-to-day life. This may be the result of an injury, such as a fall, or wear and tear that worsens over time. Our hand and wrist specialists are here to help diagnose a wide range of injuries and conditions, and offer the best treatment options for you.
Need to know
The symptoms you experience depend on exactly the type of injury or condition you have.
These symptoms may signify a fracture:
- Sharp and instant pain
- lack of movement
- a cracking sound at the time of injury
These symptoms may be more associated with arthritis:
- Stiffness
- swelling
- a feeling of warmth
A sensation of numbness or tingling may point towards tendonitis, a repetitive strain injury or carpal tunnel syndrome. You could also have tenderness, swelling and restricted movement from strains or sprains. However, it's important that you speak to a GP or consultant, so that they can discuss your symptoms, your usual routines and treatment options with you.
After talking about your wrist pain, when it started and how severe it is, your consultant will carry out a physical examination then let you know what the next steps are.
It is most likely this will involve one or more screening techniques such as an X-ray or MRI scan. Certain possible causes of wrist pain may require further assessments. Your consultant can discuss these with you at the time.
Our hand and wrist specialists are able to offer a number of surgical and non-surgical treatments. Which they recommend will depend on your specific condition and the extent of any damage. Your consultant will discuss this with you.
Our service extends across many disciplines to ensure you have the best possible treatment. So as well as medical and surgical care, we can offer specialist hand physiotherapy and occupational therapy to help your recovery and rehabilitation.
Our hand and wrist consultants
We're proud to work with leading orthopaedic experts specialising in conditions of the hand and wrist. Our consultant work with a specialist hand physiotherapists with clinics available throughout the HCA UK network of outpatient centres and clinics.
Patient stories
Yvette's story: From back pain to hip replacement surgery
Yvette (54) a journalist from Kent, started experiencing pain in her hip seven years ago in 2015. An ex-national gymnast who had been incredibly active and flexible her whole life, Yvette felt concerned about the growing discomfort impacting her quality of life, and so sought help from her GP.
A new hip and straight back into the spin of things
David’s gym video shows him repeatedly pushing up to 100kg on a single leg press – not particularly unusual for this keen cyclist, former competitive squash player and all-round fitness enthusiast. What is unusual is that 52-year-old David had hip surgery just 12 weeks earlier.
Michael's MAKO hip surgery to treat his arthritis
73 year-old Michael, an avid walker and charity worker, was diagnosed with arthritis in January 2021. After facing long waiting times and increasing pain that was becoming more frequent, he started to look elsewhere for treatment.
This content is intended for general information only and does not replace the need for personal advice from a qualified health professional.