Radiologic Evolution after Scapholunate Dorsal Capsulodesis for Chronic Tears
Conclusion This study shows that this technique can normalize the dorsal intercalated segment instability (DISI) over time without the need for any pinning or invasive ligament reconstructive surgery.
Level of Evidence Level IV, cohort study.
Clinical Relevance Dorsal capsulodesis should be considered in all reducible SL injuries, even when DISI is present. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 333 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USAArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents | Abstract | Full text
Source: Journal of Wrist Surgery - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Borrel, Fran çois Gras, Mathilde Arnaout, Ahlam Mathoulin, Christophe Merlini, Lorenzo Tags: Scientific Article Source Type: research
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