Osteonecrosis of the scaphoid after scapholunate interosseous ligament repair and dorsal capsulodesis: case report.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.jhsa.2010.02.004.
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Abstract
Scapholunate interosseous ligament repair with dorsal capsular augmentation is an established surgical treatment for traumatic scapholunate instability. We report a case of scaphoid osteonecrosis that developed after this procedure and discuss the possible causes of this complication.
Medical subject headings
- Joint Capsule
- Ligaments, Articular
- Osteonecrosis
- Postoperative Complications
- Scaphoid Bone
- Wrist Injuries
Anatomy
- wrist