Nonspecific wrist pain in pediatric patients: A systematic review

Charles O A Bay; Rolanda A Willacy; Akini R Moses; Thomas E Coleman; Robert H Wilson

doi:10.1016/j.jor.2020.06.011

Nonspecific wrist pain in pediatric patients: A systematic review

J Orthop. 2020 Jun 13:22:308-315. doi: 10.1016/j.jor.2020.06.011. eCollection 2020 Nov-Dec.

Authors

Charles O A Bay¹, Rolanda A Willacy¹, Akini R Moses¹, Thomas E Coleman¹, Robert H Wilson^{1

2}

Affiliations

¹ Howard University College of Medicine, Howard University Hospital, 520 W St NW, Washington, DC, 20059, USA.
² Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, Howard University Hospital, 2401 Georgia Ave NW Suite 4300, Washington, DC. 20060, USA.

Abstract

Determining the cause of wrist pain is a challenge for clinicians due to the complex biomechanical characteristics of the multiple articulations which comprise the wrist, and the intricacies of the soft tissue supporting them. Patients presenting with wrist pain can be diagnosed by obtaining a detailed history, physical examination and radiographic images. For some patients, a diagnosis remains elusive even after a complete appropriate work up, and the pain may persist following conservative management. The aim of this systematic review was to analyze the effect that psychosocial factors have on the development chronic idiopathic wrist pain in children and adolescents.

Keywords: Adolescent; Idiopathic; Musculoskeletal pain; Nonspecific wrist pain; Pediatric; Psychosocial.

Publication types

Review