How long does it take for a scapholunate ligament tear to heal?
These injuries are usually considered as ligament sprains where one or 2 parts of this 3 part ligament is injured, but there is no instability in the wrist. They respond well to a period of immobilization in plaster (4-6 weeks) followed by analgesia and hand therapy. Recovery can take up to 18 months.
How do you fix a scapholunate ligament?
The ligament is then repaired using free needles, sutures, osteosutures and/or bone anchor sutures, depending on the type of injury. In some cases, it is easier to place the sutures into the ligament prior to the final reduction and then simply tie them all once the SL joint has been reduced and stabilised.
What is Disi of the wrist?
Dorsal intercalated segment instability (DISI) is a deformity of the wrist where the lunate angulates to the posterior side of the hand.
What is Scapholunate tear?
The scapholunate ligament usually tears when there is a lot of stress put on the wrist. A common cause is a fall onto the hand. Typically, the ligament is injured when the wrist is bent backward or into an unusual position. Sometimes, the ligament stretches out over time.
What happens after scapholunate ligament surgery?
Follow-Up: Your arm will be placed into a cast or brace that includes a thumb, wrist, and hand. If needed, you will be referred to a physical therapist to review exercises for your fingers and to control swelling. Six weeks after surgery, a removable brace can be used to protect the hand and wrist.
Does a Scapholunate tear need surgery?
Treatment for a Scapholunate ligament tear Treatment without surgery may be appropriate in a predynamic injury, or a mild sprain of the scapholunate ligament without changes on x-rays.
What causes Disi?
Dorsal intercalated segment instability (DISI) is a form of carpal instability featuring dorsal tilt of the lunate. It occurs mainly after the disruption of the scapholunate ligament and is more often encountered than volar intercalated segment instability (VISI).
Where is the scapholunate interval?
The scapholunate interval was measured as the distance between the scaphoid and lunate at the mid-joint space between the scaphoid and lunate.
How do you treat scaphoid lunate?
Treatment for a Scapholunate ligament tear This may involve a wrist brace or a cast for 2-6 weeks, minimizing activity that causes pain such a tight gripping or pushing, and anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen.