title: Instabilities of the wrist.
abstract: Wrist instabilities are frequently underdiagnosed and undertreated because they are complex and difficult to understand. A study of the anatomy of the wrist and the pathomechanics of these injuries leads to a better understanding of these problems and to a more specific diagnosis. Treatment involves stabilization of the unstable segment by ligament repair in the acute injury and by limited intercarpal arthrodesis in the chronic case.
mesh_terms: D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis*; D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000293:injuries*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000293:injuries; D013180:Sprains and Strains / Q000175:diagnosis; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000503:physiopathology