A member asked:

Can physio work for scaphoid ligament injury over a year old. nothing showed on x-ray but mri showed gap widening. also wrist clunks on movement?

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Need to see a Hand -: Surgeon as 1 yr old injury of scapholunate lig. Will most likely not be helped by physio. Most likely you'll need scope surgery to repair or augment the ligament.

Answered 11/28/2013

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Dr. David Trettin answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Prob. not: Scapholunate ligament injuries are fairly common and quite often late diagnosed.Physical therapy can help strengthen muscles in the hand but will not cause the ligament to 'heal itself'.If u r having pain in the center of your wrist and it causes painful 'clunking' w/motion for more than a year i would suggest seeing an ors w/ interest in hand injuries and think about having sl repair.Gl!

Answered 9/28/2016

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