Wrist Therapy to Restore Function and Ease
Struggling with wrist pain or limited movement can make everyday tasks feel overwhelming. We target the root of the issue—whether it’s from injury, overuse, or post-surgical recovery. Using evidence-based techniques and customized treatment plans, our experienced therapists at Portland Hand Clinic work with you to fully restore wrist function, reduce discomfort, and get you back to doing what you love.
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These are some common wrist conditions we treat:
TFCC Tears
The TFCC (triangular fibrocartilage complex) helps connect the forearm with the small bones on the pinky side of the wrist. A TFCC tear can occur due to natural wear or from an injury. A TFCC tear may or may not cause any pain or instability in the wrist. Treatment is only needed for those with pain from the TFCC tear. Treatment options may include anti-inflammatory medications, injections, physical therapy or surgery.
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Wrist Arthritis
Wrist arthritis occurs when cartilage is lost between the wrist bones and can occur in different parts of the wrist. Wrist arthritis can cause pain, swelling and stiffness. Treatment options can include rest, over-the-counter medications, splinting, a steroid injection or possibly surgery.
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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is one of eight small bones that make up the “carpal bones” of the wrist. The scaphoid is commonly injured after a fall onto an outstretched hand. Pain and swelling are seen on the thumb side of the wrist. The scaphoid only has a few tiny blood vessels that supply the bone with nutrients. Because the blood supply is needed to heal a fracture, a scaphoid fracture can take a long time to heal. The location and displacement of the fractured bone will determine the proper treatment and rehabilitation.
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Wrist Fractures
A wrist fracture, or broken wrist, can happen to any of the 10 bones around the wrist area. The most common bone to break is the distal radius. The location and displacement of the fractured bone or bones will determine the proper treatment and rehabilitation. Some fractures are more severe than others. The severe fractures may require surgery to place them in the right location and to hold their alignment.
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