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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Revista Iberoamericana de Cirugía de la Mano 2022; 50(02): e151-e156
DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1758189
Técnica Cirúgica | Surgical Technique

Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus Ligamentoplasty as a Reconstruction Technique for Scapholunate Injuries

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1   Unidad de Cirugía de la Mano y Microcirugía, Hospital Beata María Ana, Madrid, España
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2   Unidad de Miembro Superior, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Madrid, España
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2   Unidad de Miembro Superior, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Madrid, España
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3   Servicio de Traumatología, Hospital Cenyt, Estepona, Málaga, España
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4   Centro de Donación de Cadáveres, Departamento de Anatomía, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, España
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Abstract

Objective To describe the arthroscopic surgical technique for the reconstruction of the scapholunate ligament using the extensor carpi radialis longus (ECRL) as a donor. This muscle can be very useful in this kind of procedure due to its biomechanical properties.

Surgical Technique After an initial diagnostic arthroscopy of the wrist, ligamentous reconstruction was carried out using an ECRL hemitendon though a minimally-invasive technique. The fixation devices used were the SwiveLock for the scaphoid and a 3 × 8-mm biotenodesis screw (Arthrex, Naples, FL, US) for the lunate.

Complications Difficult extraction of the ECRL tendon is the most frequent complication, due to an anatomical intersection between the first and second extensor compartments. It can be easily solved by performing an intermediate incision at this level to ensure the adequate release of the plasty.

Conclusion It is possible to perform a reconstruction of the scapholunate ligament using the ECRL hemitendon. Due to its biomechanical properties, it may be more advantageous to restore the carpal biomechanics. Further studies are required to confirm the suitability and superiority of this donor compared to others in reconstruction techniques.



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Eingereicht: 03. März 2022

Angenommen: 19. Juli 2022

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16. Dezember 2022

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