Complex regional pain syndrome and CRPS
Explore CRPS symptoms, Budapest diagnostic criteria, disproportionate pain after wrist injury and individually paced rehabilitation to restore hand use.
Wrist & Hand
Carpal boss and a bony prominence on the back of the wrist
What is a carpal boss? Explore a bony lump on the back of the wrist, its difference from a ganglion, causes of pain, imaging and treatment options.
Wrist ganglion cyst and the meaning of a changing lump
Learn about wrist ganglion cysts, changing lumps, pain, diagnosis, observation, aspiration, surgery and physiotherapy for comfortable hand use.
Preiser disease and avascular necrosis of the scaphoid
Learn about Preiser disease, scaphoid avascular necrosis, its distinction from fracture-related necrosis, imaging, treatment and rehabilitation.
Kienböck disease and avascular necrosis of the lunate
Understand Kienböck disease, lunate avascular necrosis, Lichtman stages, imaging, treatment options and the role of carefully planned rehabilitation.
Wrist pain in rheumatoid arthritis and preserving hand function
Explore rheumatoid arthritis in the wrist, including pain, swelling, tendon problems, physiotherapy, hand exercises and everyday joint protection.
SLAC wrist and scapholunate advanced collapse
Learn how SLAC wrist develops, its symptoms and stages, and how physiotherapy, activity changes and surgery can help manage wrist arthritis.
Ulnar Styloid–Triquetral Impingement Syndrome: Mechanical Pain on the Little-Finger Side of the Wrist
Mechanical conflict between the ulnar styloid and triquetrum may cause pain during particular wrist movements. Explore differential assessment and an individualised rehabilitation approach.
Dorsal Wrist Impingement Syndrome: Pain During Weight Bearing and Physiotherapy
Dorsal wrist impingement can cause pain when supporting weight through the hand. Explore its symptoms, related conditions, and an assessment-led rehabilitation approach.
Ulnar Impaction Syndrome: Load-Related Wrist Pain and Physiotherapy
Ulnar impaction syndrome can cause load-related pain on the little-finger side of the wrist. Physiotherapy is planned around everyday load adjustment, controlled movement and progressive development of capacity.