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Sze Ryn Chung1, Jie Hui Nah1, Andrew Yuan Hui Chin1
1Department of Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.
Arthroscopy Techniques
|August 3, 2023
Summary
This study details an arthroscopy-assisted extracapsular scapholunate (SL) ligament reconstruction using tendon grafts and internal brace augmentation for irreparable tears. This technique offers a new option for treating complete SL interosseous ligament injuries.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Hand Surgery
- Arthroscopy
Background:
- Complete scapholunate (SL) interosseous ligament tears are common wrist injuries.
- Existing surgical techniques for SL ligament repair have limitations.
- Arthroscopic assessment guides the choice of surgical intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe an arthroscopy-assisted extracapsular SL reconstruction technique.
- To present the use of free tendon graft and internal brace augmentation for irreparable SL tears.
Main Methods:
- Arthroscopy-assisted extracapsular SL reconstruction.
- Utilized free tendon graft and internal brace augmentation.
- Technique applied to cases of unrepairable complete SL interosseous ligament tears.
Main Results:
- The described technique provides a method for reconstructing irreparable complete SL interosseous ligament tears.
- Arthroscopy-assisted approach allows for precise graft placement and augmentation.
Conclusions:
- Arthroscopy-assisted extracapsular SL reconstruction with tendon graft and internal brace is a viable option for unrepairable complete SL interosseous ligament tears.
- This technique expands treatment possibilities for complex wrist instability.
