Arthroscopic Radioscapholunate Fusion: Surgical Technique.

Area of Science:

• Orthopedic Surgery
• Hand Surgery
• Arthroscopy

Background:

• Distal radius fractures can lead to radioscapholunar osteoarthritis, particularly challenging in young patients desiring wrist mobility.
• Traditional open radioscapholunar arthrodesis involves a large dorsal incision, potentially compromising joint mobility.
• Wrist arthroscopy has demonstrated efficacy in preserving joint mobility compared to open procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

• To detail the surgical technique for performing radioscapholunar arthrodesis arthroscopically.
• To present a minimally invasive alternative for treating radioscapholunar osteoarthritis post-distal radius fracture.
• To explore the potential for enhanced wrist mobility preservation in young patients.

Main Methods:

• Description of the arthroscopic surgical technique for radioscapholunar arthrodesis.
• Focus on minimizing "aggression" to the joint through an arthroscopic approach.
• Procedure performed to address radioscapholunar osteoarthritis in the context of distal radius fractures.

Main Results:

• The article details the step-by-step arthroscopic surgical technique.
• Hypothetical benefits of improved wrist mobility are discussed.
• The technique aims to reduce the invasiveness associated with traditional open arthrodesis.

Conclusions:

• Arthroscopic radioscapholunar arthrodesis offers a potentially less invasive surgical option.
• This technique may preserve wrist joint mobility more effectively in young patients.
• Further studies may be warranted to compare outcomes with open procedures.