Wrist & Hand Pain
At Bristol Joint Injections, our specialist clinicians provide comprehensive assessments and targeted treatments for a wide range of persistent wrist and hand conditions. Whether you are dealing with the painful clicking of a trigger finger, the thumb-side wrist pain of De Quervain's tenosynovitis, night-time numbness from carpal tunnel syndrome, or joint discomfort caused by arthritis and ganglion cysts, we offer expert evaluation and precise, ultrasound-guided corticosteroid injections and aspirations where clinically appropriate.
What Causes Wrist & Hand Pain?
The hand and wrist are made up of an intricate network of bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and nerves, pain can stem from several different underlying causes:
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Tendon Irritation & Compression: Conditions like trigger finger or De Quervain’s tenosynovitis occur when tendons or their protective sheaths become inflamed, causing painful friction or locking.
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Nerve Compression: Increased pressure within tight spaces—such as the median nerve inside the carpal tunnel—can lead to nerve pinching, producing pain, numbness, or tingling sensations.
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Joint Wear and Tear: Osteoarthritis gradually wears down the protective cartilage in small finger joints, the thumb base (CMC joint), or the wrist, leading to localized inflammation, pain, and stiffness.
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Fluid-Filled Cysts: Non-cancerous fluid collections (ganglion cysts) can form along tendon sheaths or joint capsule linings, causing localized pressure and discomfort during hand movement.
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