A wrist with a torn scapholunate ligament is often swollen and painful, especially with certain motions. You may also see the following symptoms:
- Pain when bending the wrist backward
- Limited range of motion
- Bruising
- Pain and swelling that has developed over several days, usually on the backside of the wrist
- Popping or grinding sensation
- Weakness in the wrist
The pain and swelling you feel with a torn ligament may persist and become worse. However, some people will only notice a problem many years after the initial injury.