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Ligamentoplasty of the forearm interosseous membrane using the semitendinosus tendon: anatomical study and surgical procedure

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Total longitudinal disruptions of the interosseous membrane can allow proximal radius migration and are seen in Essex-Lopresti lesions. We propose an original technique of ligamentoplasty using the semitendinosus tendon. The graft corresponds to the forearm rotation axis for an optimized isometry and longitudinal stabilization. Our ligamentoplasty technique was performed on ten fresh frozen right forearms. We successively assessed the innocuousness, efficiency and resistance of the ligamentoplasty. The ligamentoplasty induced neither passive limitation of pronation–supination nor neurovascular lesions. It prevented from radius proximal migration. The mean load to failure was 28 kg at both ulnar and radial sides of the graft. Our technique is original for the type and position of the graft. It seems safe, efficient and resistant enough for in vivo procedures. This technique decreases longitudinal loads on the radius. It should be indicated in patients with Essex-Lopresti syndrome, in association with radial head internal fixation or arthroplasty.

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    M. Soubeyrand, C. Oberlin, Z. Belkheyar, C. Lafont & R. Degeorges

  2. Service d’Orthopédie et Traumatologie, Hôpital Saint-Antoine, 180, Faubourg Saint Antoine, 75012, Paris, France

    C. Dumontier

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Soubeyrand, M., Oberlin, C., Dumontier, C. et al. Ligamentoplasty of the forearm interosseous membrane using the semitendinosus tendon: anatomical study and surgical procedure. Surg Radiol Anat 28, 300–307 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00276-006-0086-z

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