Pregnancy-related Hand and Wrist Problems

Hand and wrist disorders are common during pregnancy. Most of these problems develop during the third trimesterwhen hormonal changes, fluid retention, and weight gain are maximum. This review study aimed to discusspregnancy-related hand and wrist problems, and provide an overview of their pathology, clinical presentations, clinicalexaminations, and treatment options. Pregnancy-related carpal tunnel syndrome and De Quervain disease are amongthe most encountered disorders; however, neuralgic amyotrophy, pyogenic granuloma in hand, ligamentous laxity ofthe joints, arthralgia, and exacerbation of hand and wrist arthritis are among other reported disorders during pregnancy.Pregnancy-related hand and wrist problems may remain undertreated and reduce pregnant females’ quality of life. Nonsurgicaltreatments are usually effective for pregnancy-related hand and wrist problems. In general, pregnancy-relatedhand and wrist problems have a good prognosis and usually resolve after childbirth.Level of evidence: IV

کلیدواژه ها:

neuralgic amyotrophy ، pregnancy-related carpal tunnel syndrome ، pregnancy-related De Quervain disease ، pregnancy-related ligament laxity ، Pyogenic Granuloma