Open AccessNarrative Review of Ligamentous Wrist Injuries
Author(s) -
Ilana G. Margulies,
Huilin Xu,
Jared M. Gopman,
Matthew Freeman,
Etan Dayan,
Peter J. Taub,
Eitan Melamed
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of hand and microsurgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0974-6897
pISSN - 0974-3227
DOI - 10.1055/s-0041-1724224
Subject(s) - medicine , wrist , modalities , narrative review , wrist injury , treatment modality , physical medicine and rehabilitation , radiology , surgery , intensive care medicine , social science , sociology
Ligamentous wrist injuries are common occurrences that require complex anatomical mastery and extensive understanding of diagnostic and treatment modalities. The purpose of this educational review article is to delve into the most clinically relevant wrist ligaments in an organized manner to provide the reader with an overview of relevant anatomy, function, clinical examination findings, imaging modalities, and options for management. Emphasis is placed on elucidating reported diagnostic accuracies and treatment outcomes to encourage evidence-based practice.