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What does it mean when your wrist hurts around the bone?

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Dr. Mark Galland answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Depends: This could be a variety of things. If there was acute trauma it could be a fracture. If it has increased over time it could be arthritis or tendonitis. See an orthopedist for evaluation.

Dr Peltan agreed

Answered 5/5/2019

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