Lunotriquetral injuries in the athlete

Impairment of the lunotriquetral ligament is a common athletic injury. A th orough understanding of the anatomy mechanism of injury, diagnosis, and con servative and surgical treatment options is essential for managing lunotriq uetral injuries in the athlete. The decision to return an athlete to compet itive play depends on many factors including his or her position, sport, an d degree of injury.