Sprains and Strain of the Carpometacarpal Joint
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Definition:
An injury to the carpometacarpal joint when the joint is carried through a range of motion greater than normal, but without dislocation or fracture; or an injury resulting from tensile force.
Symptoms- Pain in the wrist/hand
- Swelling in the wrist/hand
- Point tender to the carpometacarpal joint
- Weakness in the wrist/hand
- Pain with grasping
- Loss of ROM in the wrist/hand
Causes- Overuse
- Repetitive wrist/hand movements
- Fall
- Direct blow to hand
Treatment- ROM and stretching
- Soft tissue massage
- Hand intrinsic muscle strengthening
- Upper extremity strengthening
- Posture program
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