Chronic Scapholunate Ligament Injury: Techniques in Repair and Reconstruction

Hand Clin. 2015 Aug;31(3):437-49. doi: 10.1016/j.hcl.2015.04.013.

Abstract

Although the true incidence of scapholunate interosseous ligament (SLIL) injury is unknown, a study found that 35% of cadaveric wrists had some degree of scapholunate tear. Of those wrists with SLIL injury, 29% had evidence of arthrosis. Early recognition and treatment of these injuries can delay or prevent the onset of arthritis. This article details treatment options for SLIL injury across the spectrum of pathology with a particular emphasis on chronic scapholunate repair and reconstruction. New techniques and outcomes data also are presented.

Keywords: Ligamentous injury; Ligamentous reconstruction; Scapholunate injury; Wrist.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Chronic Disease
  • Humans
  • Ligaments, Articular / injuries*
  • Ligaments, Articular / surgery*
  • Lunate Bone / injuries*
  • Lunate Bone / surgery*
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*
  • Scaphoid Bone / injuries*
  • Scaphoid Bone / surgery*
  • Wrist Injuries / surgery*
  • Wrist Joint / surgery*