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Wrist Pain

HSS is the #1 orthopedic hospital in the world and a national leader in rheumatology. This content was created by our physicians and experts.

Injuries and conditions that cause pain or dysfunction in the wrist

Wrist injuries causing pain, stiffness or other symptoms can impede mobility and dexterity, and significantly affect your day-to-day activities.

X-ray image of the hand and wrist.

Sports injuries and accident-related traumas common causes of acute wrist pain, but chronic pain issues can arise from overuse conditions, such as carpal tunnel syndrome or de Quervain's tenosynovitis and degenerative conditions like osteoarthritis. Browse information on conditions of the wrist and potential treatments below, or find a doctor at HSS who diagnoses and treats wrist pain.

Posted: 6/13/2025