Pain in the hand or wrist?

If you have pain in the hand or wrist, it is often due to chronic conditions in the hands. There are many causes of pain in the hand or wrist. Pain in the hand can be caused by, among other things, overuse, tenosynovitis, trigger finger, carpal tunnel syndrome, De Quervain’s syndrome, Dupuytren’s contracture. 

Whether the symptoms have appeared acutely or are of a longer-lasting nature, you should be seen by a consultant in orthopaedic surgery, and our consultants are ready to help you so that you can quickly receive the correct diagnosis, whether you are paying yourself, have health insurance or are coming through the public waiting-time guarantee. 

Examination of hand and wrist

Since pain in the hand or wrist can be due to many different causes, it may be necessary for the consultant to perform several different examinations in order to find the correct diagnosis. Typically, the consultant will order a medical imaging examination, e.g. MRI scan, X-ray or perform an ultrasound scan. 

How are pain in the hand or wrist treated?

Treatment of your hand condition can be anti-inflammatory medication, nerve block treatment with corticosteroid, physiotherapy or operation. 

The consultant will carefully inform you about the treatment options.