My wrist has been painful for months. Is it too late to seek help?

No. While earlier treatment generally produces better outcomes, a delayed presentation does not mean nothing can be done. Many patients come to Ms Razo months or even years after an injury or the onset of symptoms and still make significant progress. The first step is a proper assessment.

I had an MRI and been told everything is normal. Could something still be wrong?

Yes. Standard MRI protocols do not always detect every wrist pathology. Wrist instability, ligament tears and early arthritis can appear normal on imaging while still causing significant symptoms. A thorough clinical assessment by a specialist can identify what imaging has missed.

I was told it was just a sprain and it would resolve. It has not. What should I do?

Seek a specialist opinion. Many persistent wrist pain presentations that are dismissed as sprains turn out to have a specific diagnosable cause. The longer an undiagnosed condition goes untreated, the more entrenched it can become. Ms Razo can carry out a full assessment and give you a clear picture of what is happening.

Do I need a GP referral?

No. You can refer yourself directly to Ms Razo without going through your GP. Same-week appointments are usually available.

Can wrist pain be assessed via a virtual appointment?

Yes. A significant proportion of wrist assessments can be carried out effectively via video, including clinical history, observation and functional testing. Ms Razo will advise if an in-person appointment is needed for your specific presentation.

Wrist Specialist · Belfast

Get to the bottom of
your wrist problem.

If your wrist pain has been called "just a sprain", your scan came back normal, or it was meant to settle and hasn't, a specialist assessment can find what has been missed. Ms Razo is a Consultant Hand Therapist and one of only 11 Certified Hand Therapists in the UK.

Book an Assessment No GP referral needed · Same-week appointments

Why a wrist specialist

Wrist pain is rarely
just a sprain.

The wrist is one of the most complex joints in the body: eight small bones, multiple ligaments, tendons and major nerves, any of which can be the source. A general "sprain" is often given when no specific cause has been found, not because nothing is wrong.

I'd seen a number of physios, osteo and had an MRI. Nobody really gave me a solution. From day 1 with Michelle I felt like this was different. A true specialist.

Craig B TFCC & ECU wrist injury Verified Google review

Wrist conditions treated

Conditions treated at the wrist.

All conditions

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Night-time numbness and tingling TFCC Injury Ulnar-side wrist pain, clicking de Quervain's Tenosynovitis Thumb-side wrist pain and swelling Ganglion Cysts Soft lump on wrist or hand Scapholunate Ligament Injury Wrist instability after a fall Wrist Arthritis Painful, stiff arthritic wrist Wrist Dislocations Displaced, unstable wrist joint Wrist Fractures Broken wrist, incl. distal radius

What happens next

A proper assessment changes everything.

Detailed history

Ms Razo takes time to understand exactly when and how your pain started, what makes it better or worse, what treatments you have already had and what impact it is having on your life and function.

Clinical examination

A thorough hands-on assessment of the wrist using structured clinical tests. Many specific wrist conditions can be identified through examination alone, without imaging.

Diagnosis and explanation

Ms Razo will explain what she has found, what may be causing your symptoms and what the treatment options are. Many patients describe the clarity of a specialist diagnosis as a significant relief after months of uncertainty.

Treatment plan

A personalised treatment plan is agreed with you from the outset, with clear goals and a realistic timeline. Where imaging or onward referral is needed, Ms Razo will coordinate this as part of your overall care.

FAQ

Wrist questions, answered.

: No. While earlier treatment generally produces better outcomes, a delayed presentation does not mean nothing can be done. Many patients come to Ms Razo months or even years after an injury or the onset of symptoms and still make significant progress. The first step is a proper assessment.
: Yes. Standard MRI protocols do not always detect every wrist pathology. Wrist instability, ligament tears and early arthritis can appear normal on imaging while still causing significant symptoms. A thorough clinical assessment by a specialist can identify what imaging has missed.
: Seek a specialist opinion. Many persistent wrist pain presentations that are dismissed as sprains turn out to have a specific diagnosable cause. The longer an undiagnosed condition goes untreated, the more entrenched it can become. Ms Razo can carry out a full assessment and give you a clear picture of what is happening.
: No. You can refer yourself directly to Ms Razo without going through your GP. Same-week appointments are usually available.
: Yes. A significant proportion of wrist assessments can be carried out effectively via video, including clinical history, observation and functional testing. Ms Razo will advise if an in-person appointment is needed for your specific presentation.

Find out what's really going on.

Book a specialist assessment with Ms Razo and leave with a clear diagnosis and a plan. Most people are seen within the same week.

Book an Assessment 028 9099 3464

Get to the bottom ofyour wrist problem.