The role of arthroscopy in the treatment of lunotriquetral ligament injuries.
Journal Article (Journal Article;Review)
The treatment of lunotriquetral interosseous (LTIO) ligament injuries is controversial. It is part of a spectrum of injuries involving the ulnar side of the wrist. Associated injuries may play a greater role in the outcome of treatment than does the LTIO injury. Arthroscopy is the most accurate diagnostic tool available for the evaluation of LTIO ligament injuries; it allows diagnosis and often treatment of associated injuries. This article describes the current approach to the diagnosis and treatment of LTIO ligament injuries and related use of arthroscopy.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Ritter, MR; Chang, DS; Ruch, DS
Published Date
- August 1999
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 15 / 3
Start / End Page
- 445 - viii
PubMed ID
- 10451820
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0749-0712
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States