What is scapholunate repair?
What is scapholunate repair?
Description of Technique Our technique for scapholunate (SL) reconstruction involves ligament reconstruction utilizing a portion of the flexor carpi radialis tendon rerouted via transosseous tunnels across the scaphoid, lunate, and triquetrum (scapholunotriquetral tenodesis).
How do you treat a SLAC wrist?
Asymptomatic (SLAC) wrist generally does not require treatment. Symptomatic mild SLAC is managed nonoperatively, for example, wrist immobilization with splints, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and corticosteroid injections.
How long does a Scapholunate ligament take to heal?
These injuries are usually considered as ligament sprains where one or 2 parts of this 3 part ligament is injured, but there is no instability in the wrist. They respond well to a period of immobilization in plaster (4-6 weeks) followed by analgesia and hand therapy. Recovery can take up to 18 months.
What special test indicates a Scapholunate ligament injury?
The scaphoid shift test is a provocative maneuver used to examine the dynamic stability of the scaphoid and reproduce a patient’s symptoms. It is used to diagnose scapholunate interosseous ligament instability (SLIL).
What does a Scapholunate ligament tear feel like?
Scapholunate ligament tear diagnosis The athlete may have pain in the center or on the thumb side of the wrist, especially with activities such as push-ups, or other activities that load the wrist. There may also be grip weakness, snapping, swelling, or popping.
What does a scapholunate tear feel like?
What does a scapholunate ligament tear feel like?
What does the Scapholunate ligament do?
The scapholunate (S-L) ligament binds the scaphoid and the lunate bones and is a primary stabilizer of the wrist (Figure 1). It has been said that the S-L ligament is to the wrist, what the ACL is to the knee.