Luno Triquetral Ligament Injury
The Lunate Bone And Triquetral Bone Are At The Distal End Of The Radius (Little Finger Side Of The Wrist). They Constitute Essential Components Of The Wrist Joint’s Articulation. These Bones Are Held Together By Intercarpal Ligaments, Which Are Strong Ligaments That Run Between Carpal Bones. The Luno Triquetral Ligament Connects The Lunate And Triquetral Bones. When This Bond Between The Lunate And The Triquetrum Bones Sustains A Complete Ligament Tear, This Is Known As Luno Triquetral Dissociation.A Luno Triquetral Dissociation Throws The Wrist Joint’s Balance Off, Resulting In Asynchronous And Uncoordinated Motion Between The Carpal Bones As The Patient Moves Their Wrist. This Can Result In Wrist Pain And Swelling, Clicking, A Lack Of Grip Control, And A Loss Of Range Of Motion.
A Luno Triquetral Ligament (Ltq) Injury Can Result From Several Causes, Including Sports-related Injuries, Falls, And Motor Vehicle Accidents. It Is Typical Of People To Dismiss The Accident At First, Believing It To Be A Minor “Sprain.”The Injury Becomes Permanent If Weeks Or Months Pass Without A Diagnosis. Some People Experience Decreased Range Of Motion And/Or Pain In The Wrist During Strenuous Exercises Like Push-ups And Weight Lifting, Even Though They Can’t Remember A Particular Injury.
- Wrist Pain, Especially When Trying To Put Weight On The Injured Wrist (E.G., Trying To Do A Push-up)
- Instability And Vulnerability Of The Wrist
- Weak, Painful Grip
- Reduction In Wrist Mobility
- Swollen Wrists
Diagnosis Is Suspected By Your Surgeon By Listening To Your History And By Examining Your Wrist. Most Often Plain X Rays Will Be Normal. Mri Often Helps To Confirm The Diagnosis.
The Severity Of The Tear, The Acuity Of The Fracture, And The
Prevalence Of Arthritis All Influence Treatment Of Luno Triquetral Ligament Injury. Partial
Tears May Progress To Wrist Arthritis
Partial Luno Triquetral Ligament Injuries Are Treated Successfully With Plaster.
Complete Luno Triquetral Ligament Injuries Need Surgery. The Surgical Technique Depends On
Factors Like Duration Of Injury, Changes Occurring Inside The Wrist Joint.
Acute Luno Triquetral Ligament Injuries Are Treated By Repair. Chronic Luno Triquetral
Ligament Injuries Will Require Reconstruction With Tendon Graft.
Wrist Arthroscopy Is Often Used To Determine The Type Of Surgical Procedure.
It Is The Same For Arthroscopic And Ligament Repair Surgeries, About 3 To 6 Months. In Some Instances, Non-operative Treatment Fails Because The Injury Is Too Severe.