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 關節炎 

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. Pain
2. 腫脹
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. 年齡
2. Gender
3. Family history of arthritis
4. History of wrist injury

Treatment of Arthritis of the Wrist

ASTR 款待 wrist arthritis 以溫和、有效和自然的方式解決肌肉失衡、疤痕組織、觸發點、筋膜限制、炎症、姿勢、身體力學，這些通常是疼痛的根源。 ASTR 採用整體方法來解決疼痛的根本原因，而不僅僅是症狀。 ASTR 治療可以在家中進行 wrist arthritis.