What is a Lunotriquetral ligament?

The lunotriquetral (LT) ligament is an intrinsic ligament of the wrist, more particular an interosseous carpal ligament which provide stability to the proximal carpal row. This ligament has a thin, horseshoe- shaped structure and can be divided into three parts: a dorsal, a proximal and a volar one.

What is the treatment for scapholunate ligament?

If you had a recent scapholunate ligament injury, the early goal of treatment will be pain control. This may include wearing a wrist splint or cast, decreasing activity and resting the wrist. This may take 6 or more weeks to feel better.

What does a scapholunate ligament tear feel like?

What are the symptoms of a scapholunate ligament injury? Often a fall has been the cause of the injury, and symptoms of wrist pain follow. There may be swelling, reduced grip strength, pain over the area of the scapholunate ligament and a sensation of instability of the wrist with actitvities.

What is scapholunate ligament?

The scapholunate is an interosseous carpal ligament that provides stability to the proximal carpal row. It consists of dorsal, proximal and palmar segments that bridge the scaphoid and lunate.

How are the scapholunate and lunotriquetral ligaments related?

INTRODUCTION: The scapholunate (SL) and lunotriquetral (LT) ligaments are interosseous carpal ligaments that provide stability to the proximal carpal row. Injury to these ligaments may lead to carpal instability patterns that have been well described in the literature. Intercarpal ligament tears may be acute or chronic.

Where does the scaphoid connect to the lunate?

The scapholunate ligament connects the scaphoid to the lunate. The most important part of the ligament is on the back (dorsal side) of the wrist. Normally, the scaphoid and the lunate move together because the scapholunate ligament connects them tightly.

Which is the opposite side of a scapholunate tear?

A lunotriquetral tear is a tear of a ligament in the wrist, on the opposite side of the more common scapholunate tear.

What causes a scapholunate ligament tear in the wrist?

Scapholunate ligament tear diagnosis. A scapholunate ligament tear is usually caused by a fall or by a sudden load on the wrist. Sometimes the athlete may not recall the fall because they didn’t seek treatment immediately, but instead sought treatment weeks later when they continued to have pain.