Ulnotriquetral ligament

Looks like

A band on the palm side of the wrist, from the ulnar disc complex to the triquetrum.

What it does

Supports the ulnar side of the wrist.

Keeping it well

Part of the TFCC; tears here cause ulnar-sided wrist pain.

Related conditions

• Gout
• Haemophilia & bleeding disorders
• Lyme disease
• Marfan syndrome & connective tissue disorders
• Osteoarthritis
• Psoriatic arthritis
• Rheumatic fever & rheumatic heart disease
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Systemic lupus erythematosus
• Temporomandibular joint disorder