The scapholunate ligament usually tears when there is a lot of stress put on the wrist. A common cause is a fall onto the hand. Typically, the ligament is injured when the wrist is bent backward or into an unusual position.

2024年8月12日 · A scapholunate ligament tear can vary from mild sprains (partial tears or “stretches”) all the way to complete tears with other torn ligaments. They may also be accompanied by other injuries such as a scaphoid fracture or a lunate dislocation.

2025年1月4日 · Scapholunate Ligament Injury is a source of dorsoradial wrist pain with chronic injuries leading to a form of wrist instability (DISI deformity). Diagnosis is made with PA wrist radiographs showing widening of the SL joint.

2021年5月30日 · The large and complex scapholunate ligament connects two essential bones in the wrist – the scaphoid and lunate. It consists of three ligaments – ventral, dorsal, and interosseous. Overall, the scapholunate ligament provides a …

An isolated injury to the scapholunate ligament may progress to abnormal joint mechanics and degenerative cartilage changes. Treatment for scapholunate instability is aimed at arresting the degenerative process by restoring ligament continuity and normalising carpal kinematics.

The scapholunate ligament is a key structure in the wrist that stabilizes the scaphoid and lunate bones, allowing smooth and coordinated movement. An injury to this ligament can lead to pain, instability, and long-term complications if left untreated.

There are diferent degrees of injury to the scapholunate ligament, varying from stretching to a torn ligament. Any injury can cause the wrist to be unstable and painful. The scapholunate ligament usually tears when there is a lot of stress put on the wrist. …