Wrist ligament damage caused by riding drop bars – anyone else?

I’m hoping I haven’t posted about this here before, I posted something similar on Singletrackworld.com but unsurprisingly (it’s predominantly an MTB forum…) got lots of people telling me it was a scaphoid issue which it very definitely isn’t. As me and my physio both suspect the damage was done from riding in the drops, I’m wondering if anyone here has had similar experiences.

In short, after a few rides over-enthusiastically finding the off-road limits of my Salsa Vaya (and consequently cracking the frame, a story for another time…) I developed a pain in my wrist which has developed and become acute pain in my Ulna/collate ligament, basically at the base/side of the wrist, on the pinky side.

Having seen two physios and one GP now I’m confident in the diagnosis of torn/damaged ligament and the probably cause (this ligament would take the brunt of the force if you hit a large bump while in the drops or even while in the hoods).

The only problem is after almost three months off the bike it’s not improving, in fact I feel it might gradually be getting worse. I avoid any activities which cause the pain and any activities which might put any stress on the wrist, such as using a mouse.

I’m using ice and heat when I can, and the physio is suggesting acupuncture which I will try for a few sessions out of desperation if nothing else.

I feel the last resort is steroid injections, at least that will get me back on the bike, however I wonder how this will help the healing process in the longer term.

Can anyone share their experiences?

Ta