Scapholunate Ligament Injury: Management Strategies From Occult Injury to Arthritis. Academic Article uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • This chapter will explore scapholunate ligament injuries with a focus on injury recognition, diagnosis, the natural history, and options for treatment. Treatment is based upon injury factors, patient factors, and surgeon preference. The classification systems in common use will be discussed, and treatment options will be explored, including nonsurgical, arthroscopic, repair, reconstruction, pain relieving measures, and salvage procedures.

publication date

  • January 1, 2020

Research

keywords

  • Arthritis
  • Lunate Bone
  • Scaphoid Bone
  • Wrist Injuries

Identity

PubMed ID

  • 32017736

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 69