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I had an injury to my wrist for 2 weeks now and i have had it mobilized. i received the x-ray that states scapholunate joint space is widened suggesting ligament disruption. will i need surgery? it also says greater narrowing of the joint space?

Q: i had an injury to my wrist for 2 weeks now and i have had it mobilized. i received the x-ray that states scapholunate joint space is widened suggesting ligament disruption. will i need surgery? it also says greater narrowing of the joint space?

: I need to see you and the X-rays and then talk with a Dr who is a wrist bone/tendon specialist.

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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I need to see you and the X-rays and then talk with a Dr who is a wrist bone/tendon specialist.

Answered 7/24/2022

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A member asked:

I had an injury to my wrist for 2 weeks now and i have had it mobilized. i received the x-ray that states scapholunate joint space is widened suggesting ligament disruption. will i need surgery? it also says greater narrowing of the joint space?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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