Wrist Pain After Slip and Fall

Abstract

The wrist is a very complex structure, and its radiographic evaluation requires very specific views. This chapter discusses the classical findings associated with injuries to ligaments of the wrist. It reviews three common wrist sprains: triangular fibrocartilage complex sprains, scapholunate ligament injuries, and lunotriquetral ligament injuries. The chapter describes the anatomy and common mechanisms of injury to the region, associated with each main class of sprains, as well as patient symptoms. It reviews the steps to follow to allow for appropriate diagnosis, including imaging studies and classification guides. The chapter also provides information for management of patients’ conditions and counseling advice for patients in the outpatient setting.