Concepts and Artistry in the Treatment of Scapholunate Ligament Injuries.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Scapholunate ligament injuries are highly challenging injuries to treat. Great uncertainly remains in determining which operative procedures are most effective. Furthermore, there is no consensus on whether surgical intervention changes the natural course of scapholunate injuries.

Methods

The authors present their assessment of scapholunate injuries and the senior author's preferred surgical techniques. Surgical videos are included. The authors' postoperative management is described.

Results

Operative procedures are selected based on the patient's timing and pattern of injury, degree of associated carpal changes and arthritis, and goals.

Conclusion

Over the past 20 years, the senior author has had good success with these techniques, but prospective,

SUBMITTER: Elzinga KE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6113079 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature