Trigger wrist: A case report

Abstract

Trigger wrist is a rare disorder affecting the wrist and should not be confused with trigger finger. A detailed preoperative evaluation includes a good Clinico-radiological evaluation and tests for median nerve compression. Surgical release of transverse carpal ligament along with excision of the offending mass relieves the symptoms. This report is a case of triggering at the wrist along with median nerve compression in a 28 years old female. After detailed pre-operative evaluation surgical treatment was done and the patient got relieved of the condition.