What is the cause of bone protrusion in the wrist?

The cause of bone protrusion in the wrist is usually unknown, but the condition is frequent when the wrist is overused, in trauma and arthritis.

Bone spurs are projections that arise where one bone meets another bone (the joints).

How do I get rid of the bony spur?

The bone spur can usually be eliminated by applying a splint or ice with pain relievers, but surgery is used to remove the spur if the previous treatment fails.

Are bone spurs dangerous?

Bone spurs are usually asymptomatic and are only discovered by chance, in which case they do not require treatment. But when symptoms begin to appear, these spurs must be treated based on their location and the extent of their impact on health.

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carpal boss; Is it a serious problem?

Hand and Wrist Joints / By Medical team

A protrusion of the carpal bone is a healthy bony protrusion that appears in the wrist. The protrusion may cause symptoms that impede movement of the wrist, and some may consider it a distortion in the shape of the hand, but it may indicate a more serious problem. The main cause of wrist bone protrusion is unknown, but it occurs frequently in cases of bruises and repetitive sports activities such as golf and tennis. It is common to have a protrusion…

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