Osteoarthritis of Wrist Treatment in India

David Malhotra, a 58-year-old architect, had...

David Malhotra, a 58-year-old architect, had always relied on the steady precision of his hands. For the past three years, a persistent, grinding ache in his right wrist had been his constant companion, worsening after long hours of drafting. Simple tasks like turning a doorknob, opening a jar, or even shaking hands became sources of sharp pain and stiffness. His once-fluid sketches now felt clumsy. His rheumatologist, Dr. Sharma, diagnosed moderate osteoarthritis in his wrist joint, likely from decades of repetitive use. After conservative measures like splinting, anti-inflammatories, and corticosteroid injections provided only temporary relief, Dr. Sharma recommended a wrist denervation procedure, a surgery to sever the specific nerves carrying pain signals from the joint, preserving motion while alleviating pain. David was apprehensive about surgery on his dominant hand but desperate for a solution. The minimally invasive procedure was outpatient. The initial recovery involved two weeks in a splint with some swelling. Within a month, the debilitating, constant ache was gone. He regained confident, pain-free range of motion for daily activities. While he still avoids excessive heavy lifting, he has returned to drawing and model-making with joy. Emotionally, he moved from frustration and fear of losing his craft to profound relief and regained independence, feeling like he reclaimed a fundamental part of his identity.