Capsulo-Fibrodesis: Horizontal Proximal Carpal Row Retightening Capsulodesis with Scapholunate ‘Fibrodesis’ – A New Surgical Option for Scapholunate Dissociation

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Fig. 1 Diagram demonstrating the horizontal retightening capsulodesis by dishing or suture ‘en paletot’ of the dorsal intercarpal ligament, with placement of the sutures Fig. 2 Anteroposterior radiograph demonstrating the…

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of Traumatic Carpal Instability

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Fig. 1 PA view in neutral position. (a) Without marking, (b) with marking. Harmonious three Gilula arches, ulnar styloid in the extension of the medial ulnar cortex (arrow head), extensor…

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Arthrodesis

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Fig. 1 Dorsal approach 3–4, capsulotomy design The radiocarpal and midcarpal intervals are examined to exclude a cartilage lesion with subchondral osseous lesion, which – if present – is a…

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Anatomy and Lesions of the Extrinsic Ligaments

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Fig. 1 The plane of extrinsic wrist ligaments, (a) palmar and (b) dorsal views. 4 Scaphotriquetral ligament, 5 Radioscaphocapitate ligament, 15 dorsal radiocarpal ligament, 16 dorsal intercarpal ligament, 17 annular…

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Radiocarpal Instability

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Fig. 1 (a, b) Extrinsic ligaments form a double pronosupinator helix. This helix is particularly apparent on pronosupination against resistance The pronator helix is activated by active pronation against resistance…

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of Normal Anatomy and Injuries of Extrinsic Ligaments

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Fig. 1 Palmar extrinsic ligaments : Radioscaphocapitate (RSC) and long radiolunate (RL) ligaments. Notice the (normal) interruption of the fibres on the lunate attachment with a separated palmar lunotriquetral (LT  )…

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Scapholunate Capsulodesis: Viegas’ Technique

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Fig. 1 Capsular exposure Fig. 2 (a) Dorsal capsular incision. DRCL dorsal radiocarpal ligament, DICL dorsal intercarpal ligament, — Capsular incision. (b) Dorsal capsular incision The dorsal intercarpal ligament is…

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