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Hard Lump On Wrist, Feels Like Bone

Hello. I have a hard lump on my wrist ,it is located right above the lump on your wrist which is part of the bone.The lump is actually very hard ,it actually appears to be a bone spur protruding from my bone..It is a half inch in diameter,and there is no pain..I can press on it with my finger ,,it feels like bone..

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David
posted on Sun, 3 Nov 2013
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Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
Swellings near joints are usually tendinous swellings called as ganglions which are painless and firm to touch. Bony swellings are hard to touch and are not movable. If it is not causing any symptoms then you do have to worry. If it gets painful or causes pain in joint then I suggest you get an Xray of wrist joint to confirm the location of swelling and then an orthopedician will be able to help you.

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Hard Lump On Wrist, Feels Like Bone

Hi, Welcome to HCM. Swellings near joints are usually tendinous swellings called as ganglions which are painless and firm to touch. Bony swellings are hard to touch and are not movable. If it is not causing any symptoms then you do have to worry. If it gets painful or causes pain in joint then I suggest you get an Xray of wrist joint to confirm the location of swelling and then an orthopedician will be able to help you. Thanks.