Scaphometacarpal Stabilization Technique for Repairable Scapholunate Injury

  1. Pajares, S. 1
  2. Gómez-Álvarez, J. 1
  3. Sola-Mallo, X. 2
  1. 1 Clínica Universidad de Navarra, Madrid
  2. 2 Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Pontevedra, Pontevedra
Journal:
Revista iberoamericana de cirugía de la mano

ISSN: 0210-2323

Year of publication: 2022

Volume: 50

Issue: 1

Pages: 69-74

Type: Article

DOI: 10.1055/S-0042-1743279 DIALNET GOOGLE SCHOLAR lock_openOpen access editor

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Abstract

Despite the numerous techniques (both arthroscopic and open) for the treatment of acute scapholunate instability, there is no consensus on which one results in better healing of the ligaments. In the present work, we describe a new surgical technique to achieve stability of the scaphoid that enables the reduction inflexion and pronation of this bone when dissociation is produced. Using a high-strength suture wire with double cortical button anchor (Mini TightRope, Arthrex, Naples, FL, US, or MicroLink, Conmed, Largo, FL, US) stabilization of the scaphoid is achieved to protect ligament healing without the need for postoperative immobilization.

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