Injury to the Scapholunate Ligaments.

Abstract

In brief Sprains of the ligament complex between the scaphoid and lunate bones may be more difficult to diagnose than other wrist injuries. However, patients will have characteristic localized pain and, in severe ruptures, diagnostic radiographic abnormalities. Minor scapholunate sprains usually heal with no sequelae, but severe sprains may lead to localized arthritis if the ligament complex is not repaired surgically.