Scaphocapitate Arthrodesis for Wrist Deformities: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Scaphocapitate arthrodesis (SCA) is a described technique for chronic wrist pathology such as Kienbock disease and carpal instability. The technique aims to preserve motion, while maintaining carpal height, preserving the radioscaphoid articulation, and offloading the lunate. Limited case series evaluate the outcomes of this previously described technique. We aim to determine if the collective, updated literature on outcomes of SCA support its continued application by the wrist surgeon. Furthermore, we investigated if any technical variations offer an advantage in improving patient-reported outcomes after SCA.

Methods

A literature search was performed using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. Articles selected for critica

SUBMITTER: Deptula P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11446590 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature