Or wrist nodules on the wrist and back of the hand. Can I leave it alone?
Feb 18, 2025
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It can occur on the ankles or knees as well as the wrist and fingers, but it is most common, especially on the wrist. It occurs in the membrane surrounding the joint and swells, and is characterized by being touched like a lump under the skin. They range in size from the size of beans to small chestnuts. It gets bigger when you use your hands often and sinks when you rest. It occurs more in women than in men and occurs more in their teens and 30s.
Wrist nodules are a condition that can occur when the wrist is overused or exposed to repeated microtrauma. Inside the nodular tumor, joint fluid or synovial fluid is filled, and joint fluid or synovial fluid leaks out of the tendon or the membrane surrounding the joint, forming a pocket-shaped lump.
Professor Lee Yong-seok of Orthopedic Surgery at the Catholic University of Korea's Incheon St. Mary's Hospital advised, `Since most wrist nodules appear asymptomatic, many people continue their lives without being aware of them.' `Wrist nodules are not a necessary disease, but if you choose a treatment method and manage it properly, you can maintain a healthy wrist while preventing recurrence.'
◇Caused by repeated wrist use... Treatment is required if pain or numbness occurs
The exact cause of wrist nodules is not yet clear, but repeated wrist use is cited as the main cause. Frequent use of joints or repeatedly unreasonable movements can cause minor damage to the membranes surrounding the wrist, hand tendons, and joints, which are known to cause degenerative changes and produce mucus, and the mucus gathers to form a lump. This is why it occurs more frequently in people who use their wrists a lot.
Wrist nodules are mostly found as visible masses, with no specific symptoms in the early stages. However, if the lump grows or compresses the surrounding nerves and blood vessels, it can be accompanied by pain, pressure, numbness, severe symptoms of numbness, and neurological symptoms such as muscle atrophy or muscle weakness. In the event of such symptoms, appropriate treatment is needed as it may be a sign that nodular species is affecting the surrounding structures. Diagnosis is usually made through palpation (touching with hands), ultrasound, or MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) if necessary.
Professor Lee Yong-seok said, `Nodular carcinoma is not a disease that must be eliminated. If it does not cause pain or compress the nerves or blood vessels, it is not a big problem even if you watch it without special treatment. "However, if nodular species compresses the nerve and causes severe pain, or if symptoms such as numbness or muscle atrophy occur, surgical treatment may be required."
◇Repeat often, avoid excessive use of your wrists and get enough rest
Wrist nodule is a disease with a high recurrence rate. Even if injection inhalation (nodular puncture) is attempted, nodular species often recur. In order to prevent recurrence, it is important to remove the root part of the nodular tumor through surgery. In addition, being careful not to use your wrist excessively and getting enough rest can help prevent a recurrence.
Professor Lee Yong-seok said, "To prevent wrist nodules, it is important to be careful not to use your wrist excessively, and to seek a specialist's diagnosis if you feel abnormalities."Early treatment may be necessary, especially if it grows in size or is accompanied by pain. If the treatment method is selected well and properly managed, a healthy wrist can be maintained while preventing recurrence.'
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This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
