Case report shows effective intervention for midcarpal instability in a young, active population, suggesting improved wrist function.
Case: A 20-year-old man with prior ulnar shortening osteotomy and triangular fibrocartilage complex repair presented with wrist pain, clunking, and midcarpal instability. Arthroscopic dorsal and volar capsulorrhaphy of the lunotriquetral and scapholunate ligaments was used to tighten the radiocarpal and midcarpal joints. Conclusion: In young, active patients, arthroscopic treatment of midcarpal instability offers a promising alternative to restore wrist biomechanics and reinforce volar and dorsal extrinsic stabilizers.
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