Ligament Tears of The Wrist - Frequently Asked Questions

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http://www.handandwristinstitute.com/cartilage-tears-wrist-doctor/ - Dr. Knight speaks to some of the most commonly asked questions in relation to ligament tears of the wrist.

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initially x-rays are taken which are normal then an MRI with an arthrogram component which is injecting Dy into the wrist joint and then obtaining the MRI reveals ligament terrors in 60% of cases if a ligament tear is present and it is a partial tear it may have the ability

to heal by wearing a brace for about four to six weeks if the tear is more major however which is usually the case surgery may be necessary arthoscopic surgery for ligament tears usually is about a 30 minute procedure if an open tear is

necessary the time length may be 45 minutes or more if the surgery is done arthroscopically usually pain pills are necessarily only for the first few days quickly transitioning to anti-inflammatory

medicine if a highgrade ligament terror is identified stainless steel Ste pins are placed in the wrist joint to hold the two bones in place for approximately 8 weeks a cast or brace is changed every two weeks obtaining x-rays in the office after eight weeks a simple surgical

procedure is again performed to remove the pens then a carefully orchestrated Rehabilitation protocol occurs over three months returning your movement and function there is an 80% success rate when arthoscopic ligament surgery is done

within the first 90 days for every month that this is delayed the overall success rate dissipates if the surgery is not successful over time you may develop intolerable pain and if this is necessary you may need a partial wrist

Fusion whereby several bones in the wrist are fused together thereby limiting Mo Movement by about 50%