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WRIST CONDITIONS

Evidence-based guides on the most common wrist conditions seen in Dr. Peng's Campbell, CA sports medicine clinic. Each guide covers causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and the full range of non-surgical treatment options — with a downloadable PDF handout.

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Select a condition to read the full evidence-based guide, learn about treatment options, and download a printable PDF handout.

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Carpal Tunnel
Syndrome

Compression of the median nerve at the wrist causing numbness, tingling, and weakness in the thumb, index, and middle fingers.

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Wrist
Sprain

Ligament injury from a fall on an outstretched hand causing pain, swelling, and weakness with gripping. Does well with brief immobilization followed by rehab.

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De Quervain's
Tenosynovitis

Pain on the thumb side of the wrist from inflammation of the tendons that extend and abduct the thumb. Considered a repetitive stress injury.

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Wrist
Tendinopathy

Chronic pain from overuse of the wrist flexor or extensor tendons, common in desk workers, athletes, and lifters.

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TFCC
Sprain

Injury to the triangular fibrocartilage complex on the pinky side of the wrist, causing pain with rotation and gripping.

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