Arthritis of the Wrist or Wrist Arthritis is inflammation of one or more joints in the wrist. This triggers discomfort in their daily activities. Osteoarthritis of the wrist can develop from kienbock\'s disease, where the blood supply is interrupted to one of the small bones. Over time, the bone gets dead when the blood supply stops and this leads to Osteoarthritis. Wrist Arthritis may be caused by Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Some of the symptoms of Wrist Arthritis:
- Selling and pain in wrist
- Restricted activity of wrist
- Weakness
- Stiffness in knuckles
When should you consult a doctor?
Consult an Orthopedic or Arthritis specialist if you have signs of arthritis in the wrist. The Doctor would suggest surgical or non-surgical treatments depending on the condition of a patient's problem.
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