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Wrist Joint Facts
Also known as the radiocarpal joint.
It is formed by the distal end of the radius and articular disc.
Movement is carried out in conjunction with movement at the mid-carpal
joint.
Movements of the wrist: flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, & circumduction.
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| Normal Wrist X-Ray |
Wrist Injuries
--Arthritis--
~Occurs when cartilage that covers bone surfaces starts to deteriorate.
As cartilage disappears, bone rubs on bone, causing pain.
--Carpal Tunnel Syndrome--
~This is caused by abnormal pressure on the Median Nerve, which is the
nerve passing through the Carpal Tunnel of your wrist (located on the thumb side of the palm of your hand.)
--Tenosynovitis--
~When a tendon and its surrounding soft tissue are injured, they become
inflamed, swollen, and painful.
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| ARTHRITIS |
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| CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME |
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| TENOSYNOVITIS |
Preventing Wrist Injuries
- BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU WALK ON SLIPPERY OR WET AREAS TO BE SURE YOU DON'T FALL!
- WEAR WRIST GUARDS, ESPECIALLY IN SPORTS!
- WEAR TAPE ON YOUR WRIST TO PREVENT IT FROM BENDING BACK TOO FAR!
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| Amoeba Doing the Metacarpal Jig!! |
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