All about elbow and wrist pain

Causes of elbow and wrist pain

Pain in the elbow and wrist is a common complaint that can affect anyone from active people to those who spend long hours at the computer. These joints are subjected to repetitive movements and constant loads, making them particularly vulnerable to injury and overload. Some of the most common most common causes include:

Causes of elbow pain

Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow): inflammation of the extensor tendons of the forearm, caused by repetitive movements.
Epitrocleitis (golfer’s elbow): inflammation of the flexor tendons, due to overuse or poor sports technique.
Olecranial bursitisinflammation of the elbow bursa, often due to trauma or prolonged pressure.
Triceps or biceps tendinitis
Elbow osteoarthritis
Nerve compressions (such as cubital tunnel syndrome)

Causes of wrist pain

De Quervain’s tendonitisDe Quervain’s tendonitis: inflammation of the tendons of the thumb, common in those who use cell phones a lot or lift weights.
Carpal tunnel syndromecompression of the median nerve, causing pain, tingling or numbness in the hand and wrist.
Sprains or fractures from falls or trauma
Rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis
Synovial cysts
Ligament instability or recurrent dislocations

These pathologies can become chronic if not properly treated, so early evaluation is essential.

Risk factors for elbow and wrist pain

Several factors can increase the likelihood of injury or discomfort in these joints. Among the main risk factors we find:

Repetitive movements at work (office, laborers, mechanics, hairdressers, etc.)
Sports practice without proper preparation or technique (paddle tennis, golf, tennis, climbing, crossfit…)
Prolonged use of electronic devices (cell phone, keyboard, mouse)
Poor ergonomics in the workplace
Muscle weakness or imbalance between muscle groups
Advanced age and degenerative processes such as osteoarthritis
Previous traumas or poorly healed injuries
Inflammatory or autoimmune diseases

At MIVI Salud we perform a personalized evaluation to detect these factors and act on them, not only to treat pain, but also to prevent new injuries.

Types of elbow and wrist pain

Elbow osteoarthritis

Elbow osteoarthritis is the degeneration of this joint “by use and wear” producing limitations in the movement of flexing the arm. Its development is usually slow and pain usually appears gradually and worsens over time. As there is no cure, we must stop its deterioration and provide the ideal conditions for this development to be delayed as much as possible.

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Elbow tendinopathies: epicondylitis and epitrochleitis

Tendinopathies in the elbow joint are caused by the deterioration of the tendons that join the different muscles with the bones that form part of this joint. Its development is usually slow and the pain progressive; it is not rare that partial or total tendon ruptures occur, so it is important to act as soon as possible on the factors that lead to the deterioration and subsequent possible rupture of the tendon.

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Wrist osteoarthritis or rhizarthrosis

The rhizarthrosisalso known as osteoarthritis of the wristis a degenerative pathology that mainly affects the base of the thumb. base of the thumb. It is produced by the progressive wear of the articular cartilage in this area, which generates pain, stiffness and difficulty in performing movements involving the use of the hands.

The development of rhizarthrosis is usually slow and progressive. slow and progressivebeginning with mild discomfort that intensifies over time, especially when performing everyday activities such as opening a jar, turning a key or writing. As the disease progresses, loss of mobility and functional limitation can significantly interfere with quality of life.

When we speak of rhizarthrosis, we refer specifically to osteoarthritis affecting the trapeziometacarpal joint. trapeziometacarpal joint (between the trapezium and the first metacarpal). (between the trapezium and the first metacarpal bone), although in more advanced cases the trapeziometacarpal joint may also be involved. trapezioscaphoid joint can also be involved.

This degeneration of articular cartilage cannot be cured, so the therapeutic approach is based on slowing its progressionand and providing optimal conditions to preserve the functionality of the hand for as long as possible. functionality of the hand for as long as possible.

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