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Lunotriquetral and Extrinsic Ligaments Lesions Associated with Distal Radius Fractures

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Distal radius fractures have a high incidence of associated lesions, and wrist arthroscopy is the most accurate assessment and surgical management of associated soft-tissue injuries such as lunotriquetral interosseous ligament (LTIO) and extrinsic ligaments (EL), which are observed at a high incidence rate (15–20% for LTIO and up to 70% for EL). Arthroscopic management can consist of a simple debridement, shrinkage, controlled reduction, and pinning or suturing of the ligaments. Currently, there is enough evidence in the literature to support the effectiveness and safety of arthroscopically-assisted repair of these ligaments contemporary with radius fracture management, especially for young athletes.

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  3. Institut de la Main, Clinique Jouvenet, square Jouvenet 6, Paris CX, 75007, France

    Christophe Mathoulin

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Fontès, D. (2010). Lunotriquetral and Extrinsic Ligaments Lesions Associated with Distal Radius Fractures. In: Piñal, F., Luchetti, R., Mathoulin, C. (eds) Arthroscopic Management of Distal Radius Fractures. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-05354-2_9

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