A very common ligament injured in a sprained wrist is the scapholunate ligament. This ligament is in the middle of the wrist between the scaphoid and lunate bones (Figure 1).

Dec 24, 2025 · Although there are many ligaments and injuries in the wrist, a scapholunate ligament tear is the most commonly injured. The scapholunate ligament connects the scaphoid to the lunate. The …

Mar 9, 2025 · Diagnosis of DISI deformity can be made with lateral wrist radiographs showing a scapholunate angle > 70 degrees. Treatment of acute SL ligament injuries may be immobilization …

The scapholunate ligament is an intraarticular ligament binding the scaphoid and lunate bones of the wrist together. It is divided into three areas, dorsal, proximal and palmar, with the dorsal segment …

Scapholunate dissociation occurs when you injure the ligament connecting the scaphoid and lunate bones in your wrist. Treatment often involves surgery.

May 30, 2021 · What is the Scapholunate Ligament? The large and complex scapholunate ligament connects two essential bones in the wrist – the scaphoid and lunate. It consists of three ligaments – …

The scapholunate interosseous ligament (SLIL) is the most commonly injured intercarpal ligament, which results in the most frequent pattern of carpal instability.

Scapholunate ligament is the most commonly injured ligament in the hand. SLL injuries, also referred to as ligament sprains, are most often due to physical trauma to the wrist.

The pattern of wrist arthritis after a SL injury is termed “scapholunate advanced collapse” or SLAC wrist arthritis. What are the treatment options for a scapholunate injury? Treatment depends upon the …

The scapholunate (SL) ligament connects the scaphoid and lunate bones in the wrist, helping stabilize wrist motion. A scapholunate ligament tear occurs when this ligament is overstretched or ruptured, …