Wrist injuries
The wrist is the joint that connects the forearm to the hand. This connection is led by several carpal bones that form several complex joints together. Muscles, tendons and hands ensure that the joints can move well together. Complaints to the wrist can arise slowly but also by an acute moment.
There are 8 carpal bones in the wrist, which all move independently of each other but jointly ensure a movement of the wrist. The ligaments and capsule around the wrist keep the carpal bones in the joint in place.
The wrist
The hand is an intricate, complex body part that we use all day long. If your little finger is injured it will affect everything you do with your hand. Therefore, it is important that every part of the hand is functioning and strong.
The forearm consists of two bones: the ulnar bone (ulna) and the radial bone (radius). Together they form one side of the hinge with the wrist. The wrist is made up of eight small bones in two rows. The wrist contains many small ligaments to help ensure enough mobility while providing stability. The muscles will allow us to move the wrist and hand. Muscles of the wrist and fingers start at the elbow or forearm and span the wrist before attaching to the hand or the tips of our fingers.
Advice
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