The dorsal lunotriquetral ligament is the dorsal component of the intrinsic LT ligament complex, connecting the dorsal lunate to the dorsal triquetrum. It is thinner than the palmar LT ligament but contributes to the dorsal LT constraint.
Provides the dorsal constraint of the LT articulation, resists dorsal triquetral displacement on the lunate, and contributes to the LT interosseous ligament complex integrity.
LT ligament tears are classified by the Reagan-Linscheid system — dorsal LT ligament involvement produces clinical signs different from the more important palmar component. The LT shear test and LT ballottement test assess LT instability.
Dorsal lunotriquetral ligament tear with intact palmar component producing partial LT instability, managed conservatively or by arthroscopic dorsal LT repair depending on severity.
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