Arthritis of the Wrist: Symptoms, Types, Oorzaken, risicofactoren en behandeling

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. Pijn
2. Zwelling
3. Loss of motion
4. Weakness
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. Leeftijd
2. Gender
3. Family history of arthritis
4. History of wrist injury

Treatment of Arthritis of the Wrist

ASTR-traktaties wrist arthritis op een zachte, effectieve en natuurlijke manier door spieronevenwichtigheden, littekenweefsel, triggerpoints, fascia-beperkingen, ontstekingen, houding en lichaamsmechanica aan te pakken die vaak de bron van de pijn zijn. ASTR hanteert een holistische benadering om de grondoorzaken van pijn aan te pakken, niet alleen de symptomen. ASTR-behandeling kan thuis gedaan worden voor wrist arthritis.