Scapholunate instability after distal radius volar plating

ConclusionsIn our representative population, scapholunate instability was uncommon, either from initial injury or possible progression of occult ligament injury, despite early motion without operative treatment of the ligament. Thus, we did not find strong evidence for routinely delaying motion or pursuing further workup. When early radiographs clearly demonstrate acute scapholunate instability, more aggressive treatment may be appropriate for selected patients.
Source: Hand - Category: Surgery Source Type: research