
Managing a dislocated wrist

Why do I need to do arm exercises?
After an injury to your arm, such as a broken wrist, it is important to maintain movement of other joints so they do not become painful and stiff. All exercise regimes are tailored individually to ensure they are appropriate for the injury and needs of the patient.
The radial head is the end of the radius bone at your elbow. Together the radial head, the ulnar and the humerus bones form the elbow joint, allowing flexion and extension of the elbow and rotation of the forearm.
The wrist is made up of 8 small carpal bones articulating with the distal radius and ulnar bones, along with numerous ligaments and a cartilage wedge known as the TFCC (triangular fibrocartilage complex).