Abstract
Scapholunate instability can lead to posttraumatic dysfunction of the wrist. If unrecognized, it commonly leads to degenerative osteoarthritis. Numerous reparative techniques have been proposed with mixed long-term success. We present a technique that uses a distally based strip of the extensor carpi radialis longus to better maintain reduction of the scaphoid and reconstruct the volar and dorsal scapholunate ligament and the scaphotrapezium-trapezoid ligament. To illustrate the technique, we describe a clinical case with 17 months of follow-up.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 667.e1-667.e8 |
Journal | Journal of Hand Surgery |
Volume | 42 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 2017 |
Keywords
- Scapholunate reconstruction
- antipronation tenodesis
- extensor carpi radialis longus
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine