A question for any orthopaedic surgeons that may frequent this board....

[cougar978]

12 years ago, I was in a pretty bad accident that caused a shattered left radius as well as crushing several bones in my left wrist which required a 4 pins and a screw to correct. For the past couple years, I do 300 reps per hand on a power grip to build up strength in my forearms to counteract the weakness in my left wrist. This has led to being able to play golf relatively pain-free up until a couple days ago.

I can still make a golf swing with little to no pain, but when I close my left hand around something, I feel a sharp, shooting pain in my wrist that hasn't been there before. Any idea what it might be and would a trip to the doctor be a good idea?

[madmikegolf]

Hi I am not an orthopaedic surgeon but a physio who works with athletes including golfers! The simple answer to you question is yes I think it would be a good idea to get it looked at with a view to a potential X-Ray and MRI scan. Hope that helps and good luck!

[Valleygolfer]

You may have some scar building up in the flexor retinaculum causing impingement similar to carpal tunnel syn. They would have to do a MRI and if it is minor, do a little scope of the area.

Or you can just put up with it until you can't stand it anymore. Given the past trauma and if you have insurance I would head to a specialist and not waste time with the general practicioner but they might require you go to them first.

I am not an orthopedic surgeon but I did stay at a holiday inn once...

[uttexas]

You may have some scar building up in the flexor retinaculum causing impingement similar to carpal tunnel syn. They would have to do a MRI and if it is minor, do a little scope of the area.

I concur with the above. Sounds like it's bothering you, so get it checked out (ideally by the original surgeon). Initial treatment would include resting the wrist and ice. Conservative treatment may include antiinflammatories, bracing, tendon gliding OT/PT, wrist injection.