What is this condition? There are two very important bones in the wrist that allow us to move the wrist in multiple directions. These two bones is next to each other and attached to each other with a ligament. The one bone is called the scaphoid and the other the lunate.
When we take a heavy fall on an outstretched hand we can tear the ligament between the two bones.
The mechanics of the wrist doesn’t work normally when these two bones are not attached to each other anymore. Because the wrist bones are not well coordinated in its movements, the joint develops wear and tear. This is a slow process that takes place over many years, with patients often coming to look for help only after a lot of damage has already taken place.
How do we diagnose this condition? It is important to have x-rays taken of your wrist after you have injured it. It can be usually be seen on x-rays.
Treatment of a scapho-lunate dissociation: This depends on a lot of factors which include the time the condition has been present as well as your age and demands on the wrist.
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