Another common ligament injury is a wrist sprain. The ligaments connect between bones in the wrist and sprains can range from strains to partial tears. The most common ligaments to be injured are the scapholunate and the triangular fibrocartilage complex. The sprains will develop swelling and pain, especially with the motion of the wrist. This can prevent football players from throwing, catching, and even running. Once your doctors give the diagnosis, it is time for the recovery process.