A modified Blatt dorsal capsulodesis in the treatment of dynamic scapholunate instability

Med J Malaysia. 2006 Dec:61 Suppl B:51-4.

Abstract

We report a case of scapholunate dissociation which was initially missed and presented late. A modification of Blatt dorsal capsulodesis performed using dorsal intercarpal ligament (DICL) and extra tunnel appears not only to add to dorsal stability but also address the volar problem as well. This modification may be a better alternative to the current technique of using a single flap.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Arthrodesis / methods*
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Joint Instability / diagnostic imaging
  • Joint Instability / etiology
  • Joint Instability / surgery*
  • Ligaments, Articular / surgery
  • Male
  • Radiography
  • Scaphoid Bone / diagnostic imaging
  • Scaphoid Bone / injuries
  • Scaphoid Bone / surgery*
  • Surgical Flaps
  • Suture Techniques
  • Wrist Injuries / complications*
  • Wrist Injuries / diagnostic imaging
  • Wrist Injuries / surgery
  • Wrist Joint*