Bone-retinaculum-bone reconstruction of scapholunate ligament injuries.
This article describes the indications for the use of a bone-retinaculum-bone autograft in soft tissue reconstruction of the torn scapholunate ligament. Specific surgical technique and postoperative management are highlighted. Initial results of a primary cohort of patients undergoing this technique are described. The technique is mainly indicated for patients with scapholunate ligament tears that are moderately easy to reduce by open methods.
Wolf
J M
JM
Department of Orthopaedics, Brown University School of Medicine and Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, Rhode Island, USA.
Weiss
A P
AP
D016025:Bone Transplantation / Q000379:methods*; D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000601:surgery*; D005205:Fascia / Q000637:transplantation*; D006801:Humans; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D012667:Lunate Bone / Q000601:surgery*; D011182:Postoperative Care; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014945:Wound Healing; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery