Scapholunate Ligament Partial Tears; Tear Localization, Extrinsic Ligament Injury Association and Conservative Treatment Responses Prior to Instability

Retrospective Trial, Scapholunate Ligament Partial Tears in Stable Wrist

The purpose of this study is to investigate scapholunate ligament partial tears regarding tear localization, extrinsic ligament accompaniment in stable wrist and accordingly to scrutinize conservative treatment response.

Patients admitted with radial sided wrist pain without carpal instability were retrospectively evaluated. Scapholunate interosseous ligament (SLIOL) tear localization, grade of injury and associated extrinsic ligament injuries were examined on MRI. Patients treated conservatively and recalled at their first year for re-evaluation.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Scapholunate ligament Injury
• Wrist Extrinsic Ligament Injury

Exclusion Criteria:

• Scapholunate Dissociation
• Radiological and clinical instable wrist
• Carpal bone fracture
• MRI imaging artefact