Treatment Plans
for common wrist & hand conditions
Find your Condition
OA Thumb
affected area
Signs & Symptoms
- Progressive onset of stiffness and pain.
- Decreased active range of movement esp abduction/ extension of thumb.
- Pain around base of thumb.
- Thumb often adducted at rest.
- More common on women over 55
Finger OA
affected area
Signs & Symptoms
- Pain and/or stiffness of finger joints.
- Commonly caused by Osteoarthritis but can also be caused by inflammatory arthritis, strains and injury.
Finger strain/injury
affected area
Signs & Symptoms
- Pain andor/ stiffness of finger
- Commonly caused by Osteoarthritis but can also be caused by inflammatory arthritis, strains and injury.
Wrist Pain
affected area
Signs & Symptoms
- Gradual onset dorsal wrist pain, spreading up into forearm & down to back of hand.
- May have swelling +/- crepitus of affected tendons.
- Aggravated by use, often but not always relieved by rest.
- Includes work-related upper limb disorder / RSI / cumulative trauma.
What do I do?
We have treatment advice for the conditions shown above, first look for an affected area that matches your condition, then check the Signs & Symptoms for any that you are experiencing.
When you are confident you have found your condition click the “Get This Plan” button to continue.
MSK assist is not a replacement for clinical advice, always check with your clinician if you’re unsure about your condition or your condition deteriorates
Don't see your condition?
There are more treatment plans available to your local healthcare service, just ask your GP or MSK clinician if they use MSK assist.