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The wrist is a complex joint that connects the hand to the forearm. It is made up of eight small bones called carpal bones, which are arranged in two rows. The wrist joint allows for a wide range of movement, including flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, and rotation.
The wrist joint is supported by a network of ligaments, tendons, and muscles. The tendons connect the muscles to the bones, and the ligaments connect the bones to each other. Some of the most important tendons in the wrist include the extensor tendons, which are responsible for extending the wrist and fingers, and the flexor tendons, which are responsible for flexing the wrist and fingers.
Several conditions can affect the wrist, including carpal tunnel syndrome, which occurs when the median nerve, which runs through a narrow passageway in the wrist called the carpal tunnel, becomes compressed. Other conditions that can affect the wrist include wrist sprains and fractures, arthritis, and tendonitis.
Treatment for wrist conditions may include rest, ice, compression, and elevation (the RICE method), as well as pain medication, splints or braces, and physical therapy. In some cases, surgery may be necessary to correct a problem with the wrist. Proper ergonomics and wrist exercises can also help prevent wrist injuries and conditions.