Singapore Med J 2013; 54(10): 592-598; http://dx.doi.org/10.11622/smedj.2013205
Causes and assessment of subacute and chronic wrist pain
Liao JC, Chong AK, Tan DM
Correspondence: Dr Alphonsus Chong, doscksa@nus.edu.sg
ABSTRACT
Wrist pain is a common presentation to the general practitioner and emergency department. Most cases are simple to treat, and pain frequently resolves with conservative treatment. However, there are certain conditions, such as scaphoid nonunion and Kienböck’s disease, where delayed diagnosis and treatment can result in long-term deformity or disability. This article covers the various causes of wrist pain, recommendations on how wrist pain should be assessed, as well as details some of the common conditions that warrant specialist referral.
Keywords: chronic wrist pain, physical examination, wrist injuries, wrist pain
Singapore Med J 2013; 54(10): 592-598; http://dx.doi.org/10.11622/smedj.2013205
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