Scapholunate ligament tear (wrist)

[peterd smith]

I tore this ligament in March trying to get muscle ups. I felt/heard it go. While waiting for diagnosis I was still doing modified WOD's. Pull-ups/pulling exercises, no issue but push and my hand felt like it was coming apart.

Had surgery two weeks ago. Ligament was torn in the middle...dorsal capsulodeses to reinforce/repair what was left. Three temp pins to hold bones in alignment. In a cast for ten weeks, pins get pulled then a long rehab.

Looking to see if anyone has had similar injury/surgery and how it went. I know it is a long recovery. Thanks.

[Sean Rockett]

Originally Posted by peterd smith

I tore this ligament in March trying to get muscle ups. I felt/heard it go. While waiting for diagnosis I was still doing modified WOD's. Pull-ups/pulling exercises, no issue but push and my hand felt like it was coming apart.

Had surgery two weeks ago. Ligament was torn in the middle...dorsal capsulodeses to reinforce/repair what was left. Three temp pins to hold bones in alignment. In a cast for ten weeks, pins get pulled then a long rehab.

Looking to see if anyone has had similar injury/surgery and how it went. I know it is a long recovery. Thanks.

long rehab unfortunately lots of OT after cast is off, good luck.

[peterd smith]

Thanks. Just wanted to see if anyone has had similar and what success (or lack of) with it. Also, are there any movements that I should just stay away from once I am released for training (other than the muscle up, which I am going to give up on).

[Sean Rockett]

Originally Posted by peterd smith

Thanks. Just wanted to see if anyone has had similar and what success (or lack of) with it. Also, are there any movements that I should just stay away from once I am released for training (other than the muscle up, which I am going to give up on).

push ups and pressing over head will be biggest hurdle

[peterd smith]

If anyone cares...6 months post op. Range of motion loss in both directions and is about 10 degrees each way. Still pretty sore at end ranges. Push-ups are tough...I have a balloon filled with baking soda (bought it five and below) that is used for finger strengthening (by kneading it) that I place under the heel of my hand to do push-ups. Oly lifts are really tough as is the overhead squat. Paralettes (sp?) for HSPU.

Anyone contemplating surgery should probably go for it...stability is 100% whereas before certain movements felt like my hand was coming apart (think about the feeling you get if your knee goes backwards and it was similar).

Looking for a recommendation for a good wrist wrap. I think it would help on the Oly lifts.