Injuries to the wrist and hand are common due to the constant involvement of the hand in most activities of daily living and sporting pursuits. Many of these injuries are a result of trauma, particularly in a physical occupation or sport, but there are a number of overuse conditions which can have a debilitating effect on the patient. There is a tendency to underestimate the importance of injuries to the wrist and hand but even the simplest injury, if not treated correctly, can have a disabling effect on not just sporting activities but activities of daily living.