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Scapholunate ligament

March 7, 2010 By Leave a Comment

The scapholunate ligament is an intraarticular ligament binding the scaphoid and lunate bones of the wrist together.

It is the main stabilizer of the scaphoid. In contrast to the scapholunate ligament,  Complete rupture of this ligament may occur following injury due to fall on outstretched hand and leads to wrist instability.

Untreated, over time, collapse and cause premature wear of the joint cartilage and arthritis may occur due to instability and abnormal motion.

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