Arthroscopic Scapholunate Ligament Capsuloligamentous Repair

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This presentation by Eric Wagner from Emory University discusses the technique of arthroscopic suture-based ligamentous repair of the scapholunate joint, specifically through arthroscopic capsulodesis. A case study of a 19-year-old patient with left wrist pain following a dorsal ganglion cyst excision is examined, highlighting symptoms, clinical tests, and imaging results that suggest partial scapholunate instability. Surgical techniques are detailed, including portal establishment, the use of suture techniques, and the evaluation of ligament structures via arthroscopy. The presentation emphasizes meticulous procedures for stabilizing the scapholunate ligament and achieving a successful surgical outcome, with the patient reportedly returning to full function post-operatively.

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