Biomechanical Effects of Radioscapholunate Fusion With Distal Scaphoidectomy and Triquetrum Excision on Dart-Throwing and Wrist Circumduction Motions

Distal scaphoid and triquetrum excisions can improve the range of wrist motion after radioscapholunate (RSL) fusion, but little is known about the kinematics of dart-throwing and global circumduction motions. We hypothesized that these excisions could increase the range of motion without causing midcarpal instability.

Source: The Journal of Hand Surgery - November 7, 2020 Category: Surgery Authors: Daisuke Suzuki, Shohei Omokawa, Akio Iida, Yasuaki Nakanishi, Hisao Moritomo, Pasuk Mahakkanukrauh, Yasuhito Tanaka Tags: Scientific Article Source Type: research