Chronic Wrist Pain

Wrist pain sometimes does not respond to conservative treatment. There are many potential causes. Arthritis, ligament injury, nerve injuries, and even Avascular Necrosis (AVN). Regenerative therapies such as Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) and Stem Cell Therapy may be considered in these cases. Degenerative or osteoarthritis may occur in the wrist and entire hand. Isolated or predominate arthritis of the wrist does occur. This can be easily identified with examination and x-rays. Ligaments connect two bones together. When injured, instability may occur in the bones. Nerve entrapments such as carpal tunnel syndrome, is a common condition in the wrist. Avascular Necrosis (AVN) may occur in any bone, however it is commonly seen in the scaphoid or lunate. Avascular Necrosis (AVN) occurs when the blood supply to the bone is disrupted.

This results in avascularity and necrosis or dying of the affected region of bone. The resultant region of AVN is more susceptible to arthritis degeneration. Tre