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Scapholunate ligament repair using the Mitek bone anchor
B Bickert1, M Sauerbier, G Germann
1Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery/Burn Centre, University of Heidelberg, Ludwigshafen, Germany. bbickert@rumms.uni-mannheim.de
Journal of Hand Surgery (Edinburgh, Scotland)
|November 4, 2000
Summary
This study assessed scapholunate ligament repair using a bone anchor, finding good or excellent outcomes in most patients. The technique is simpler than traditional methods, offering comparable functional results for wrist injuries.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Hand and Wrist Surgery
- Sports Medicine
Background:
- Scapholunate interosseous ligament rupture is a common wrist injury.
- Surgical repair aims to restore wrist stability and function.
- Traditional repair methods can be complex and lengthy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the outcomes of completely ruptured scapholunate interosseous ligament repair using the Mitek Mini G2 bone anchor.
- To compare the efficacy and simplicity of this technique against conventional procedures.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective study of 12 patients who underwent scapholunate ligament repair with a bone anchor between 1994 and 1996.
- Follow-up assessment at a mean of 19 months postoperatively.
Main Results:
- Excellent or good results were reported in 8 out of 12 patients.
- Two patients had satisfactory outcomes, and two had poor results, including one case of lunate necrosis.
- One patient with excellent function showed radiographic recurrent scapholunate dissociation.
Conclusions:
- Scapholunate ligament repair using the Mitek Mini G2 bone anchor provides satisfactory functional results.
- This technique is simpler to perform compared to conventional methods.
- The bone anchor technique offers comparable functional outcomes to traditional procedures for scapholunate ligament repair.