How is osteoarthritis of the distal radius treated?

The treatment of osteoarthritis of the distal radius mainly adopts general therapy, such as avoiding repetitive activities of the wrist joint, physical therapy such as ultrasound, medication such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs (celecoxib), etc. Surgical treatment, such as arthroscopic debridement of the wrist joint, etc., is also available if necessary. 1. General therapy: first of all, reduce the repetitive forceful activities of the wrist joint, avoid weight bearing and stress, pay attention to warmth, avoid getting cold, and brake the wrist joint appropriately if necessary. 2. Physiotherapy: Physiotherapy such as infrared rays and ultrashort wave can be carried out. Hot compresses and acupuncture can also be used. 3. Drug therapy: mainly non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs such as celecoxib and diclofenac sodium, together with glucosamine sulfate, etc., and if necessary, sodium vitrate can be injected into the carpal joint cavity for treatment. 4. Surgical treatment: If severe osteoarthritis of the distal radius cannot be improved by non-surgical treatment, surgical treatment is necessary, such as arthroscopic local debridement and exploration of the wrist and carpal arthroplasty. Osteoarthritis of the distal end of the radius needs to go to the hospital in time to take targeted treatment in order to promote better recovery.