Wrist and hand pain involves discomfort from the forearm through the wrist's eight carpal bones and hand's intricate network of bones, joints, and soft tissues. This complex system of 27 bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, and nerves allows precise movements like writing and gripping. Pain ranges from mild discomfort to severe limitations in simple tasks, developing suddenly from injury or gradually from repetitive movements.
Your wrist and hand perform countless precise movements daily. Most pain improves with conservative treatment, but without proper care, symptoms can persist and impact work, self-care, and activities requiring hand function.