Description

Wrist injuries encompass a variety of conditions affecting the wrist, including sprains, fractures, and tendon injuries. These injuries can result from trauma, repetitive motion, or underlying medical conditions, leading to pain, swelling, and impaired function.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that terms like 'esguince de muñeca' (wrist sprain) or 'fractura de muñeca' (wrist fracture) may be used in conversation but should stick to 'lesiones de la muñeca' in formal contexts. It is important to maintain a clinical register and avoid colloquial expressions.

Example Sentences

EN: The doctor diagnosed the patient with wrist injuries after the fall.

ES: El médico diagnosticó al paciente con lesiones de la muñeca después de la caída.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'lesiones de la muñeca' with 'lesiones de la mano'; misunderstanding the severity of the injury; mispronouncing 'muñeca' as 'muneqa'