The wrist is made up of ten bones. Eight of which are smaller bones known as the carpal. The other two bones consist of the ulna and the radius. The eight smaller bones, tendons, and nerves make up the carpal tunnel. The carpal tunnel is covered by a ligament which holds it in place.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is common in individuals who repeatedly do the same activities each day. Activities include typing, cutting hair, playing racquet sports etc.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome can also occur from previous wrist injuries where scar tissue has developed. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome occurs when the tendons “thicken” or swell and put pressure on the nerves. Possible treatments for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome include: surgery, wrist guards/splints, and anti-inflammatory medications.
The most common ligamentous instability of the wrist occurs between the scaphiod and the lunate (two of the eight carpal bone stuctures). Individuals with this type of wrist injury have a severe intense pain and find it hard, if not impossible, to bend or move the wrist.