Hand and Wrist Pain and Stiffness

These are some of the most common problems that I treat at Hand Institute of Charleston. Pain and stiffness can both can have a huge impact on your hand function, and severe pain can affect almost every aspect of your life.

An elderly woman shows her hands demonstrating osteoarthritis.

CAUSES OF HAND AND WRIST PAIN AND STIFFNESS

There are a wide variety of hand and wrist conditions that may cause pain and stiffness. The location of the pain and any known injuries can help to narrow down some of the more common causes:

WHERE ARE YOUR SYMPTOMS?

Common Chronic Hand and Wrist Conditions by Location:

Whole Hand and Wrist Hurts

- Hand and Wrist Arthritis (Osteoarthritis)

- Hand and Wrist Arthritis (Rheumatoid)

- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Wrist Hurts

- De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis

- Ganglion Cysts

- Hand and Wrist Osteoarthritis

- Tendonitis

- SLAC Wrist

- Ulnocarpal Abutment

Palm Hurts

- Pain at heel of palm

- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

- Pain at base of thumb

- Trigger Thumb

- Thumb CMC (Basal Joint) Arthritis

- Pain at base of fingers

- Trigger Finger

Finger Hurts

- Trigger Finger or Thumb

- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

- Hand and Wrist Arthritis (Osteoarthritis)

Common Acute Hand and Wrist Injuries by Location:

Whole Hand and Wrist Hurts

- Hand and Wrist Fractures

- Wrist and Finger Sprains

- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

Wrist Hurts

- Distal Radius Fracture

- Scaphoid Fracture

- Wrist and Finger Sprains

- Scapholunate Ligament Injuries

- SLAC Wrist

- TFCC Injuries

Hand Hurts

- Metacarpal Fracture

- Boxer’s Fracture

Fingers Hurt

- Phalanx Fracture

- Mallet Finger

- Tendon Injuries/Lacerations

Thumb Hurts

- UCL Injuries (Gamekeeper’s or Skier’s Thumb)

READY TO CONFIRM A DIAGNOSIS AND FIX THE PROBLEM OR JUST WANT TO LEARN MORE?

I am here to help! I can often diagnose the problem in one visit, and get you started with a treatment plan. I offer a wide variety of both nonoperative and operative treatment options for hand pain and stiffness.

Call today for a clinic or telehealth appointment! 854-423-4263

This content is not a substitute for in-person medical advice or diagnosis and is for educational purposes only.