What is a Wrist/Hand Sprain/Strain?
A wrist/hand sprain or strain involves an injury to the soft tissues of the wrist, hand or fingers. Sprains involve injury to ligaments (the bands of tissue that connect bones together) within the joint and commonly occur in the wrist or fingers. Strains refer to injuries of muscles and tendons and are less likely to occur than sprains in this region. What causes a Wrist/Hand Sprain/Strain? Most wrist or hand sprains occur from an accident or traumatic impact, such as a fall or direct and forceful contact, causing the hand or wrist to twist sharply or bend in an unnatural motion. Wrist and finger sprains are common injuries due to the fact that when an individual slips or falls, the natural reaction is to put a hand out to stop the fall and when this occurs, the force of the impact can bend the wrist or finger in such a way that the ligaments stretch or tear. Strains can also occur from a sudden impact such as a fall, but are also likely to occur due to repetitive overuse, such as in t
