Canadian family physician Médecin de famille canadien
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To develop an approach for identifying, investigating, and initially managing common causes of chronic wrist pain seen by primary care practitioners. ⋯ Chronic wrist pain is a functionally limiting problem best managed with timely diagnosis and treatment. A thorough history and physical examination are the cornerstones of an effective evaluation. When diagnosis is delayed, some wrist pathologies can lead to relatively poor outcomes, such as a scaphoid fracture nonunion resulting in diffuse wrist osteoarthritis.