What causes arthritis in the wrist?

What causes arthritis in the wrist?

The wrist joint is part of the skeletal system. Several bones come together to form the wrist joint.

Cartilage (a connective tissue) at the ends of bones allows them to glide against each other. Age and some health conditions can wear away this cartilage. When this happens, bone rubs against bone, causing swelling, pain and stiffness. This is arthritis.