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Arthroscopic Scapholunate Ligament Reconstruction

Launched by REGIONAAL ZIEKENHUIS HEILIG HART TIENEN · Jan 23, 2024

Trial Information

Current as of October 07, 2024

Not yet recruiting

Keywords

Scapholunate Instability Reconstruction

Description

Classical arthroscopic techniques for scapholunate instability consist of debridement, thermal shrinkage, and percutaneous pinning. Good results are obtained in acute lesions or in chronic partial tears, but they are less predictable when the lesion is complete, because of the poor healing capacity of the scapholunate ligament and because it is not possible to perform an anatomic ligamentous reconstruction with these techniques. Open techniques are thus required for reconstruction, but they damage the soft tissues. Corella et al. published a description and cadaver study of an arthroscopic ...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • * Scapholunate dysfunction, complete irrepairable lesion of the SL ligament and the secondary stabilizers (RSC-LRL-SRL) EWAS stage 4-5, no arthritis, with reducible malalignment
  • * 18 - 65 years
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • * - associated lesions, fractures
  • * neurological disorder affecting the upper limb, history of wrist lesion involving the same wrist, dementia, substance abuse, severe psychiatric disorder and previous injured contralateral wrist

About Regionaal Ziekenhuis Heilig Hart Tienen

Regionaal Ziekenhuis Heilig Hart Tienen is a leading healthcare institution located in Tienen, Belgium, dedicated to providing high-quality medical care and fostering innovative clinical research. With a commitment to patient-centered services, the hospital integrates advanced medical practices and state-of-the-art facilities to enhance treatment outcomes. The institution actively engages in clinical trials across various therapeutic areas, aiming to contribute to the advancement of medical science and improve patient care. Through collaboration with healthcare professionals and research organizations, Regionaal Ziekenhuis Heilig Hart Tienen is at the forefront of translating research findings into effective clinical practices.

Locations

Tienen, , Belgium

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Timeline

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