Lunotriquetral Ligament
Lunotriquetral ligament injuries are a relatively common cause of wrist pain on the ulnar side. Injuries range from partially stable ligament ruptures to widespread lunar instability.[1]
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Conservative treatments are generally considered to be the first-line treatment for mild lunotriquetrical instability.
Temporary arthroscopic pinning and / or wound resection is recommended as minimally invasive surgery.
Surgical interventions can be performed for more dissociative injuries.
The literature suggests that soft tissue reconstruction is an effective procedure for this group.
Arthrodesis of lunotriquetral joints is associated with a high nonunion rate (up to 57%), so the indications for surgery need to be very clear.[1]
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