The part of the body that connects the hand to the forearm is called the wrist, a complex structure of joints. It is not the structure of one very large joint, but the structure of too many small joints in one place, attached together with tendons in a mannered manner to allow for the specific movement of the hand.
The hand is the most useful part of the human body that we use in our daily activities and the wrist plays its role to form the structure of a hand. There are some diseases that can affect this vulnerable part of the body and can lead to the loss of your hand.
Wrist Fracture: The wrist bones are too small and strong. It is very hard and can lift many kilos of weight. But this part of the body can break if we lift more weight than the normal capacity of our hands. If the fracture is deep due to an accident, it will lead to surgery to repair the hand. The operation of the hand is also very complex and the healing of the hand can take a long time. CT scan and X-ray are usually performed by the doctor to identify the damage to the hand.
Arthritis of the Hand: This is a common condition that affects the hand as well as other joints in the body. The main symptoms include stiffness, pain and swelling of the hand, leading to infection or inflammation of the wrist. Arthritis is a disease that attacks the tissues around the joints, causing the joints to lose their covering and showing symptoms of weakness, stiffness, pain, etc.