Constraint and material properties of the subregions of the scapholunate interosseous ligament

J Hand Surg Am · 1999 · Classic · cited 265 times

Richard A. Berger, Toshihiko Imeada, Lawrence J. Berglund, Kai‐Nan An

Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester

Hand & Upper Extremity

SUMMARY — THE REDUCTIONCadaver study of scapholunate ligament subregions found the dorsal region strongest (about 260 N yield) and most constraining to translation, with dorsal and palmar regions constraining rotation.

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