Descripción general

El dolor cubital de muñeca es el dolor que se siente del lado de la muñeca opuesto al pulgar. El dolor puede variar según la causa. Puede empeorar cuando tomas algo con la mano o giras la muñeca. El dolor cubital de muñeca puede ser difícil de diagnosticar, ya que puede estar relacionado con distintos tipos de lesiones.

Síntomas

Symptoms of ulnar wrist pain may include:

  • Pain that worsens when gripping something or twisting the wrist.
  • Loss of strength when trying to grip firmly.
  • Trouble moving the wrist or rotating the forearm.
  • A popping or clicking sound when moving the wrist.

Causas

Una causa frecuente del dolor cubital de muñeca es caerse sobre la mano extendida. Esto puede fracturar los huesos de la muñeca. Los deportes como el tenis, el golf y el fútbol pueden hacer que se estire demasiado la muñeca y se lesionen los tendones y los ligamentos. Los carpinteros y los plomeros pueden padecer dolor cubital de muñeca, ya que a menudo deben usar herramientas en espacios pequeños que requieren una posición incómoda de la muñeca.

Factores de riesgo

Sports participation, repetitive work, and certain diseases and conditions can put you at risk for ulnar wrist pain.

  • Sports participation. Wrist injuries are common in many sports, both those that involve impact and those that put repetitive stress on the wrist. These can include football, golf, tennis and pickleball.
  • Repetitive work. People who regularly use a computer mouse or keyboard are at risk. Carpenters and plumbers may develop ulnar wrist pain because they often use tools in small spaces, causing awkward positioning of the wrist.
  • Other diseases and conditions. People with generally loose ligaments, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or gout also are at risk.

Dolor cubital de muñeca - atención en Mayo Clinic

March 09, 2024
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