Wrist Injury Specialists in Singapore

In addition to carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis is another common cause of wrist pain. Arthritis can affect any part of the body and it is especially common in your wrists. While there is a wide range of different kinds of arthritis that can cause wrist pain, there are a few particular common types of wrist arthritis.

Osteoarthritis wrist pain is very common as you get older and can come on at any age due to overuse. Rheumatoid arthritis is also an all too common cause of wrist pain and it is a condition that will typically affect both of your wrists. Meanwhile, psoriatic arthritis comes along with psoriasis and can cause aching wrists.

Expert Tip: Infectious arthritis is one of the times when wrist pain is an emergency. If your wrist feels warm and you have a fever over 37.7°C, it is time to go directly to the doctor for a check.

There are a few home remedies for arthritis that will help you reduce pain and swelling. The first and foremost is stretching and building up your strength. A physical therapist can help you create a wrist arthritis exercise routine that will help manage the condition. Planning your exercise for after a warm shower can make these workouts a bit easier.

Note: Skip workouts on days when you’re in pain. Whenever there is a flare-up, it is crucial to skip a day and wait until the inflammation goes away (ice will help with this).

Sometimes your body has too much of something and that becomes a cause of wrist pain. When you have too much uric acid that isn’t washed out of your body when you urinate, it can cause gout. Meanwhile, if you have too much calcium that builds up in your joint, your wrist will swell and become red. This painful wrist swelling is called pseudogout.

Ganglion cysts are small fluid-filled lumps on tendons or joints and can appear on your wrist as a lump and they can be painful.

A ganglion cyst is a common cause of wrist pain. Often people just notice them pop up overnight and it can be quite a shock. If you have a lump on your wrist, you might be dealing with a cyst.

When you have a wrist sprain, you can often tell by the popping sound that you hear during the injury. If you have a wrist fracture, on the other hand, you will hear a crack during the injury.

Sometimes you can get a good sense of what kind of wrist injury you have and other times it is less clear. The only way to know exactly what is going on is to look into the wrist injury treatment centre in Singapore and meet with a healthcare professional.

If you are experiencing any wrist pain symptoms like numbness, swelling, or a lack of mobility, you could be dealing with a serious problem. It is essential to see a doctor as soon as possible to get it checked out and that is especially true if you think that you may be dealing with a broken wrist.

While some injuries require urgent treatment, you can treat wrist pain at home in some cases. If you have a minor wrist tear, it may heal without treatment. If the pain is mild and you aren’t experiencing any notable wrist weakness, you may be able to let the tear heal on its own.

Even in a mild case, it is important to still see a doctor for an official diagnosis and to confirm that you don’t need any additional treatment.

If you are wondering how to tell if your wrist is sprained, look for some of the following symptoms :

• Pain
• Swelling
• A warm feeling on your wrist
• Tenderness
• Popping or tearing feeling
• Bruising
• Reduced range of motion
• Weakness

The only way to know that you have a sprain is to visit our Singapore clinic. When you arrive our trained professionals will give you a physical exam. If needed, the doctor may also recommend one of the following tests:

• X-ray
• MRI
• Arthrogram, a type of x-ray or MRI done with dye
• Arthroscopy: done with a very small camera inserted during a minimally invasive surgery

If you are diagnosed with a sprained wrist, it will be classified into one of three grades:

• Grade I: Minor ligament  damage
• Grade II: Moderate ligament  damage, a sense of looseness in your wrist, and limited functionality
• Grade III: Completely torn ligament, severe looseness of the wrist joint, and complete loss of functionality.

If you are dealing with mild wrist pain that has only recently come on, you can start with some simple at-home treatments for wrist pain. Here’s everything that you need to know about treating risk pain at home.

If you have a recent wrist injury, here’s how you can reduce pain quickly:

• Rest and elevate: Aim to keep your wrist elevated regularly. When you hold your wrist higher than your heart, you can reduce wrist pain and swelling.

• Ice: While it isn’t the most comfortable thing, ice makes a huge difference. People are often confused about whether to put ice vs heat for wrist pain but, generally speaking, you want to plan to ice wrist pain for the first few days and then move on to heat. While you are using ice for wrist pain, put on a cold compress every three or four hours then leave it there for around 15 minutes. Be sure not to apply ice directly to your skin but rather wrap up the ice in a cloth or just use a cool compress.

• Pain relief: Start with over-the-counter pain medicines like ibuprofen, acetaminophen, or naproxen. These are ideal for reducing pain and swelling. Just be sure to follow the instructions on the box and don’t take too much too often. If over-the-counter meds aren’t enough or your pain has continued for more than a week, it’s time to see a doctor. 

• Splints: You’ll find splints at pharmacies around Singapore. Before you start wearing a split though, it is important to have it checked by a doctor. Wearing a splint incorrectly and at the wrong times can make the problem worse so proceed with care.