Bone Spurs Wrist

Bone spur are unusual protrusions that grow up on the natural structure of the bones. It usually happens at the bone joints and has a variety of reasons behind it. However, the bone spurs that appear on the wrist joints are mostly caused by osteoarthritis. Some previous injury may also cause bone spurs to appear on the wrist joints. A bone spur may or may not show symptoms. In many cases, bone spurs lie undetected because there are no external symptoms. This is because a growth in the bone itself does not lead to pain or inflammation. The pain and inflammation are usually a result of the extra growth structure putting extra pressure on the nearby muscles, tissues, or nerves. Usual symptoms of wrist bone spurs are pain and inflammation around the wrist joints along with difficulty in the movement of the wrist.

There are no specific remedies available for bone spurs. Avoiding stressful work and giving rest to the wrist joints is the first important thing to do. Most often the treatment is to manage the pain and the movement of the wrist joints. To ease up the pain, you can apply ice packs on the affected area. There are also non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) that can provide relief from the pain. Do not do stressful work when you experience pain and swelling, but do not let your wrist remain totally idle either. A little bit of wrist exercise is necessary to prevent the wrist joints from becoming totally immobile and stiff. Consult a physiotherapist to find out about appropriate exercises for the wrist. If the symptoms persist for a long time you should consult a physician and get proper medical treatment. The medical treatment generally involves both medicinal and surgical procedures. Bone spurs in the wrist cannot be cured as easily as it can be prevented. There are several preventive steps you can take to avoid getting bone spurs in the first place. If you work for long hours at your computers, ensure that the keyboard is placed at the right height. Your wrists should not bend upwards while you type on the keyboard. Besides the position of the keyboard , you can also look for ergonomically designed computer accessories like mouse pads, split keyboard, and wrist braces. Take frequent small breaks between works. Prolonged work without rest may put pressure on the wrist joints. Adequate rest helps relax the wrist joints and save them from wear and tear.