%0 Journal Article
%T Optimal management of scapholunate ligament injuries
%A Geoffrey Konopka
%A Harvey Chim
%J Archive of "Orthopedic Research and Reviews".
%D 2018
%R 10.2147/ORR.S129620
%X Scapholunate ligament (SLL) injuries are a common cause of wrist pain and instability. Treatment of SLL injuries requires intricate understanding of wrist anatomy and biomechanics. Mindful physical exam and appropriate diagnostic studies can orient the surgeon to the defined stage of injury. Review of the literature on each treatment by stage can prepare the upper extremity surgeon to provide the best evidence-based care. The optimal management of SLL injuries should result in a stable, painless wrist
%K scapholunate ligament
%K wrist instability
%K wrist trauma
%K carpal dissociation
%K carpal instability
%K SLAC wrist
%U https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6209348/