Comparison between two dorsal capsuloplasty techniques for chronic injuries of the scapho-lunate ligament

ConclusionsBy direct comparison between the two techniques, it emerged that the modified Viegas ’ capsuloplasty was more effective than Berger’s in terms of recovery of grip strength, disability, shooting of the wrist joint (especially flexion), and correction of the carpal angles (particularly the scapho-lunate angle). We believed that the modified Viegas’ technique may be regarded as a better choice for the treatment of chronic partial lesions of the SL ligament (Geissler type III).Level of evidence: Level III, therapeutic study.
Source: European Journal of Plastic Surgery - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Source Type: research