Repair and Reconstruction of Scapholunate Ligament Injuries.

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Brian Christie

Primary Investigator

Enrolling By Invitation
18 years - 80 years
All
Phase N/A
10 participants needed
2 Locations

Brief description of study

This study aims to compare patient outcomes from using different surgical techniques to treat scapholunate ligament (SLIL) injury (AIM 1); and to evaluate the effect of injury characteristics (chronicity, stage; AIM 2) on these outcomes.

Detailed description of study

This study will involve routine care tests and assessments, including standard pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative assessments, and radiology procedures (such as x-rays, CT scans, and MRIs). During routine visits we will record all of the information that relates to the scapholunate ligament injury. Participants will be asked to complete:
• Nine visits over the next 24 months.
• Procedures will include clinical evaluation of the patient's wrist(s) including range of motion and strength testing, radiographs of the wrist(s), and questionnaires on pain, physical function, and psychosocial self-evaluation.


Eligibility of study

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions: scapholunate ligament, SLIL
  • Age: 18 years - 80 years
  • Gender: All

Inclusion Criteria:
  • Participant has given informed consent and has symptomatic, acute or chronic scapholunate injury (diagnosed by clinical investigator)
  • Doctors recommend that the patient undergo surgery as part of their treatment plan and the patient agrees
Exclusion Criteria:
  • A diagnosis of  inflammatory arthritis, Gout, or CPPD (Pseudogout)
  • Pregnancy
  • Have pre-existent adaptive carpal postural deformity from radial malunion
  • Concomitant scaphoid fracture, carpal bone fracture, or ipsilateral upper extremity injury
  • Doctors recommend treatment other than SLIL repair or reconstruction (PRC, partial fusion, etc.)
  • Current or past narcotic dependency
  • Perilunate injuries
  •  No prior SLIL repairs or reconstructions

Updated on 01 Aug 2024. Study ID: 13834, SURG-IIR-RESULTS
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Interested in the study?

This study is accepting only persons who receive care at a certain clinic or doctor or who are part of an invited group. Questions about this study can be directed to the study team listed in the description or contact your doctor to see if you are eligible.

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