HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Treatment For Wrist Pain

Wrist pain. Unable to apply pressure on lower palm at wrist. Unable to twist(unlocking a door), apply pressure to top of hand (brushing aside a blanket), cannot use scissors, or slice food. Taking miloxicam for almost a month now waiting for MRI results. Will cortisone injects help?
Fri, 23 Jan 2015
Report Abuse
Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Dear patient
Where exactly is the pain? Is it on the lateral aspect of wrist or inside wrist? There are two possibilities 1. Dequervains tenosynovitis - if you are past middle age and female with lateral wrist pain 2. Tfcc injury - if you have trauma and pain is inside wrist. Now mri will help in differential diagnosis of both conditions.so do it and diagnosis will be confirmed. If it's Dequervains tenosynovitis steroid injections at the most tender site under ultrasound guidance would definitely help in relief of pain and inflammation and gives permanent relief. But if it's TFCc injury steroid injection will not help and you will require arthroscopic repair. So do mri and visit expert orthopaedic surgeon. All the best.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Treatment For Wrist Pain

Dear patient Where exactly is the pain? Is it on the lateral aspect of wrist or inside wrist? There are two possibilities 1. Dequervains tenosynovitis - if you are past middle age and female with lateral wrist pain 2. Tfcc injury - if you have trauma and pain is inside wrist. Now mri will help in differential diagnosis of both conditions.so do it and diagnosis will be confirmed. If it s Dequervains tenosynovitis steroid injections at the most tender site under ultrasound guidance would definitely help in relief of pain and inflammation and gives permanent relief. But if it s TFCc injury steroid injection will not help and you will require arthroscopic repair. So do mri and visit expert orthopaedic surgeon. All the best.