Wrist
Broken Wrist Also known as a radius fracture and most commonly caused by a fall onto an outstretched hand.
De Quervain's Synovitis Can cause swelling and pain on the thumb side of the wrist, particularly when gripping. Often occurs when hands are being used in an awkward position for a period of time - e.g. typing or bottle feeding a new baby.
Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) This is an umbrella term that covers a range of musculosketal injuries (trigger finger, tennis elbow, carpal tunnel) often work related, caused by repitition of certain movements.
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