Arthritis of the Wrist: Symptoms, Types, Causes, Risk Factors & Treatment

What is Wrist Arthritis?

Arthritis of the wrist is when one or more of the wrist become inflamed and leads to swelling, pain, and stiffness.  It can make execution of daily activities very difficult since it limits movement. 

Types of Wrist Artritis 

Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are two types of arthritis that most commonly occurs in the wrist.  Osteoarthritis progressively wears away the smooth articular cartilage covering the joints.  Rheumatoid arthritis is when the body’s immune system attacks the synovium (tissue lining joints and tendons responsible for nourishment) and leads to degeneration of the bones and soft tissue.  Unprotected joints will cause the bones the grind together and is very painful.  

Symptoms of Arthritis in the Wrist

1. Dolor
2. Hinchazón
3. Loss of motion
4. Debilidad
5. Deformity of shape of the wrist

Causes of Arthritis of the Wrist

1. Wear and tear over time
2. Kienbock’s disease

Risk Factors for Arthritis of the Wrist

1. Edad
2. Gender
3. Family history of arthritis
4. History of wrist injury

Treatment of Arthritis of the Wrist

Golosinas ASTR wrist arthritis de una manera suave, efectiva y natural al abordar los desequilibrios musculares, el tejido cicatricial, los puntos gatillo, las restricciones de la fascia, la inflamación, la postura y la mecánica corporal que a menudo son la fuente del dolor. ASTR adopta un enfoque holístico para abordar las causas fundamentales del dolor, no solo los síntomas. El tratamiento ASTR se puede hacer en casa para wrist arthritis.