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Bone-tissue-bone repairs for scapholunate dissociation.

Edward J Harvey1, Richard A Berger, A Lee Osterman

  • 1Department of Surgery, Division of Orthopedic Surgery, McGill University Health Centre, Montréal, Canada. Edward.harvey@much.mcgill.ca

The Journal of Hand Surgery
|February 6, 2007
PubMed
Summary

Scapholunate dissociation, a common carpal instability, has seen evolving surgical repairs. Bone-tissue-bone (BTB) autograft shows promise for physiologic restoration, despite secondary site concerns.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Hand Surgery
  • Musculoskeletal Research

Background:

  • Scapholunate dissociation is a frequent cause of carpal instability.
  • Historically, treatments ranged from non-operative management to various surgical techniques.
  • Recent trends focus on more physiologic repair methods.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current surgical indications and techniques for scapholunate dissociation.
  • To evaluate the role of bone-tissue-bone (BTB) autograft and other graft options.
  • To discuss advancements toward more physiologic scapholunate repair.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on scapholunate dissociation surgical treatments.
  • Discussion of various graft materials including BTB, bone-retinaculum-bone, and others.

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  • Exploration of vascularized autograft techniques.

    • Main Results:

    • Bone-tissue-bone (BTB) autograft is a popular option for scapholunate interval reconstruction.
    • Alternative grafts like bone-retinaculum-bone and others are commonly employed.
    • Vascularized autografts from the hand are under investigation.

    Conclusions:

    • While BTB autograft has secondary site issues, it's a significant treatment modality.
    • Lack of long-term data hinders definitive assessment of BTB graft efficacy.
    • Further research is needed to establish optimal graft selection and long-term outcomes.