title: Wrist ligamentous anatomy and pathogenesis of carpal instability.
abstract: The key wrist ligaments are volar and intracapsular. The pathogenesis of carpal instability is dependent on the loading mechanism, hand position, and ligament and bone biomechanics. Ligament elongation with associated intercarpal and carpal instability can be present.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000503:physiopathology*; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000293:injuries / Q000503:physiopathology; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000503:physiopathology; D014955:Wrist Joint