The role of arthroscopy in the treatment of lunotriquetral ligament injuries

Hand Clin. 1999 Aug;15(3):445-54, viii.

Abstract

The treatment of lunotriquetral interosseous (LTIO) ligament injuries is controversial. It is part of a spectrum of injuries involving the ulnar side of the wrist. Associated injuries may play a greater role in the outcome of treatment than does the LTIO injury. Arthroscopy is the most accurate diagnostic tool available for the evaluation of LTIO ligament injuries; it allows diagnosis and often treatment of associated injuries. This article describes the current approach to the diagnosis and treatment of LTIO ligament injuries and related use of arthroscopy.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Arthroscopy*
  • Clinical Trials as Topic
  • Humans
  • Ligaments, Articular / anatomy & histology
  • Ligaments, Articular / injuries*
  • Ligaments, Articular / pathology
  • Rupture
  • Wrist Injuries / diagnosis
  • Wrist Injuries / surgery*