Ulnar wrist pain occurs on the pinkie side of your wrist. It is named after the ulna bone, which lies on the pinkie side of the forearm. Ulnar wrist pain can have several causes. It can also lead to other symptoms, such as popping or clicking of the joints, numbness, and swelling. The exact cause can be difficult to diagnose because of the variety of possible reasons. However, we can analyze and treat your ulnar wrist pain.
Symptoms and Causes of Ulnar Wrist Pain
Ulnar wrist pain can be more than just pain on the pinkie side of the wrist. It can be accompanied or preceded by other symptoms. This can include popping at the joint with excessive movement or pressure, losing grip strength on the pinkie side, or losing movement in the wrist.
There can be several reasons for ulnar wrist pain. These include:
Arthritis
Wrist fracture
Infection
Nerve compression
Nerve injury
Cartilage damage
Ulnar impaction syndrome
Excessive or repetitive use
Ganglion cysts or other growths
Blood clot in the ulnar artery
Circulation problems
Treatment For Ulnar Wrist Pain
We can help treat many of these issues with pain medication, braces, physical therapy, or special exercises. In some cases, surgery may be necessary to alleviate the pain. Visit Princeton Orthopaedic Associates to figure out how we can help you with your ulnar wrist pain.
Ulnar wrist pain can lead to various symptoms, such as popping or clicking of the joints, numbness, and swelling. These can include losing grip strength on the pinkie side or losing movement in the wrist.
Possible causes of ulnar wrist pain include arthritis, wrist fracture, infection, nerve compression or injury, cartilage damage, ulnar impaction syndrome, excessive or repetitive use, ganglion cysts, blood clots, and circulation problems.
Treatment for Ulnar Wrist Pain
At Princeton Orthopaedic Associates, we can help treat many of these issues with pain medication, braces, physical therapy, or special exercises. Our team of specialists is eager to help you find the best treatment for your ulnar wrist pain.
Some possible related procedures include ORIF fractures, wrist arthroscopy, trigger finger release, thumb surgery, tendon repairs, and carpal tunnel treatment.
Symptoms and Causes of Ulnar Wrist Pain
Ulnar wrist pain can lead to various symptoms, such as popping or clicking of the joints, numbness, and swelling. These can include losing grip strength on the pinkie side or losing movement in the wrist.
Possible causes of ulnar wrist pain include arthritis, wrist fracture, infection, nerve compression or injury, cartilage damage, ulnar impaction syndrome, excessive or repetitive use, ganglion cysts, blood clots, and circulation problems.
Treatment for Ulnar Wrist Pain
At Princeton Orthopaedic Associates, we can help treat many of these issues with pain medication, braces, physical therapy, or special exercises. Our team of specialists is eager to help you find the best treatment for your ulnar wrist pain.
Some possible related procedures include ORIF fractures, wrist arthroscopy, trigger finger release, thumb surgery, tendon repairs, and carpal tunnel treatment.
Symptoms and Causes of Ulnar Wrist Pain
Ulnar wrist pain can lead to various symptoms, such as popping or clicking of the joints, numbness, and swelling. These can include losing grip strength on the pinkie side or losing movement in the wrist.
Possible causes of ulnar wrist pain include arthritis, wrist fracture, infection, nerve compression or injury, cartilage damage, ulnar impaction syndrome, excessive or repetitive use, ganglion cysts, blood clots, and circulation problems.
Treatment for Ulnar Wrist Pain
At Princeton Orthopaedic Associates, we can help treat many of these issues with pain medication, braces, physical therapy, or special exercises. Our team of specialists is eager to help you find the best treatment for your ulnar wrist pain.
Some possible related procedures include ORIF fractures, wrist arthroscopy, trigger finger release, thumb surgery, tendon repairs, and carpal tunnel treatment.
Symptoms and Causes of Ulnar Wrist Pain
Ulnar wrist pain can lead to various symptoms, such as popping or clicking of the joints, numbness, and swelling. These can include losing grip strength on the pinkie side or losing movement in the wrist.
Possible causes of ulnar wrist pain include arthritis, wrist fracture, infection, nerve compression or injury, cartilage damage, ulnar impaction syndrome, excessive or repetitive use, ganglion cysts, blood clots, and circulation problems.
Treatment for Ulnar Wrist Pain
At Princeton Orthopaedic Associates, we can help treat many of these issues with pain medication, braces, physical therapy, or special exercises. Our team of specialists is eager to help you find the best treatment for your ulnar wrist pain.
Some possible related procedures include ORIF fractures, wrist arthroscopy, trigger finger release, thumb surgery, tendon repairs, and carpal tunnel treatment.
