Osteoarthritis – Hand and Wrist-Case - Osteoarthritis Wrist and Hand

Case - Osteoarthritis Wrist and Hand

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This summary discusses a case of osteoarthritis in the wrist and hand of a 72-year-old male. The patient has a long history of pain in the dominant wrist and a dorsal "lump." After examination, the diagnosis was made, and the staging of the condition was discussed. The significance of the dorsal-radial "bump" was also addressed.<br /><br />Treatment options for osteoarthritis in the wrist and hand were explored, including non-operative and operative options. The patient had temporary relief from an intra-articular steroid injection but expressed a desire for surgery while wanting to avoid wrist arthrodesis. Pre-operative counseling and post-operative plans were discussed, along with the anticipated outcome.<br /><br />Three months after the surgery, there was an improvement in the patient's range of motion, with the wrist extension at 40° and wrist flexion at 45°.<br /><br />In summary, osteoarthritis in the wrist and hand is a common condition. There are multiple non-operative treatment options available, and the timing of surgical procedures is not critical. Both motion-preserving and arthrodesis options are available. It is important to set reasonable goals and expectations for the treatment of this condition.

Keywords

osteoarthritis

wrist

hand

pain

diagnosis

treatment options

surgery

range of motion

common condition

expectations