Wrist pain
Pain in in wrist or up the lower part of the arm
Our hand and wrist specialists can help treat all manner of conditions, including fractures and soft tissue injuries
About wrist pain
Need to know
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What are the symptoms of wrist pain? icon plus
The symptoms you experience depend on exactly the type of injury or condition you have.
These symptoms may signify a fracture:
- Sharp and instant pain
- lack of movement
- a cracking sound at the time of injury
These symptoms may be more associated with arthritis:
- Stiffness
- swelling
- a feeling of warmth
A sensation of numbness or tingling may point towards tendonitis, a repetitive strain injury or carpal tunnel syndrome. You could also have tenderness, swelling and restricted movement from strains or sprains. However, it's important that you speak to a GP or consultant, so that they can discuss your symptoms, your usual routines and treatment options with you.
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Diagnosing your wrist pain icon plus
After talking about your wrist pain, when it started and how severe it is, your consultant will carry out a physical examination then let you know what the next steps are.
It is most likely this will involve one or more screening techniques such as an X-ray or MRI scan. Certain possible causes of wrist pain may require further assessments. Your consultant can discuss these with you at the time.
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Potential treatment options icon plus
Our hand and wrist specialists are able to offer a number of surgical and non-surgical treatments. Which they recommend will depend on your specific condition and the extent of any damage. Your consultant will discuss this with you.
Our service extends across many disciplines to ensure you have the best possible treatment. So as well as medical and surgical care, we can offer specialist hand physiotherapy and occupational therapy to help your recovery and rehabilitation.
Our hand and wrist consultants
Our locations
From complex hamd and wrist surgery to diagnostic tests, scans and procedures, we provide exceptional orthopaedic care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
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The Wellington Hospital
Wellington Place
St John's Wood
London NW8 9LE
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London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2PR
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The Lister Hospital
Chelsea Bridge Road
London
SW1W 8RH
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The Princess Grace Hospital
42-52 Nottingham Place
London W1U 5NY
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The Portland Hospital
205 - 209 Great Portland Street
London W1W 5AH
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HCA UK at The Wilmslow Hospital
52-54 Alderley Road
Wilmslow
Cheshire SK9 1NY
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HCA UK at The Shard
The Shard
32 St Thomas Street
London SE1 9BS
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Chelsea Outpatients
272 & 280 Kings Road
London SW3 5AW
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Platinum Medical Centre
15 - 17 Lodge Road
London
NW8 7JA
Book an appointment
Our team can help with any enquiries or you can make an appointment with one of our experienced consultants.
Call us today
020 7079 4344