Anatomy and histology of the scapholunate ligament

Authors
Sokolow, C Saffar, P
Citation
C. Sokolow et P. Saffar, Anatomy and histology of the scapholunate ligament, HAND CLIN, 17(1), 2001, pp. 77
Citations number
14
Categorie Soggetti
Ortopedics, Rehabilitation & Sport Medicine
Journal title
HAND CLINICS
ISSN journal
07490712 → ACNP
Volume
17
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Database
ISI
SICI code
0749-0712(200102)17:1<77:AAHOTS>2.0.ZU;2-#
Abstract
The scapholunate ligament is a strong interosseous ligament linking the two bones. Three portions are described as having their own biomechanical role s and histological structures. The posterior part has the main role in cont rolling the scapholunate harmonious coordinated movement. Resistance to rup ture is 300N. Scapholunate instability depends on this Ligament, and its re pair is possible after acute rupture.