A carpal ligament substitute part II: polyester suture for scapho-lunate and triqueto-lunate ligament reconstruction

Hand Clin. 2013 Feb;29(1):149-54. doi: 10.1016/j.hcl.2012.08.027.

Abstract

Carpal ligaments are commonly injured and may lead to pain and disability. These ligaments are very difficult to repair, and the results are unpredictable; as a result, treatment options abound. A novel approach is presented here using a polyester suture, aiming to substitute these ligaments' function, rather than to repair them.

MeSH terms

  • Carpal Joints / surgery*
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Hand Strength
  • Humans
  • Ligaments, Articular / diagnostic imaging
  • Ligaments, Articular / injuries
  • Ligaments, Articular / surgery*
  • Pain Measurement
  • Polyethylene Terephthalates*
  • Radiography
  • Sutures*

Substances

  • Polyethylene Terephthalates
  • Lavsan