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To evaluate the effectiveness of a mini-invasive dorsal capsulodesis for treating chronic scapholunate instability.

April 25, 2026SurgeriesOpen Access

A Mini-Invasive Dorsal Capsulodesis for the Treatment of Chronic Scapholunate Instability: Surgical Technique and Preliminary Outcomes in a Retrospective Case Series

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MGMatteo GuzziniSaint Camillus International University of Health and Medical Sciences FPFederica PresuttiSaint Camillus International University of Health and Medical Sciences RBRosa BallisOspedale Policlinico San Martino

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Retrospective case series shows improved pain and function after a mini-invasive dorsal capsulodesis for chronic scapholunate instability, suggesting a tissue-sparing surgical option.

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To evaluate the effectiveness of a mini-invasive dorsal capsulodesis for treating chronic scapholunate instability.
Retrospective analysis of 10 consecutive patients with chronic scapholunate instability
Minimum follow-up of 3 years
Clinical outcomes assessed with Visual Analog Scale and QuickDASH score, along with radiographic evaluation for alignment
Mean VAS pain score reduced from 8 to 2 postoperatively
Mean QuickDASH score improved from 74.6 to 16.5
All cases maintained scapholunate alignment with no progression to SLAC and high patient satisfaction

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Guzzini et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ec5a2588ba6daa22dabace https://doi.org/10.3390/surgeries7020048

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Retrospective case series shows improved pain and function after a mini-invasive dorsal capsulodesis for chronic scapholunate instability, suggesting a tissue-sparing surgical option.

A Mini-Invasive Dorsal Capsulodesis for the Treatment of Chronic Scapholunate Instability: Surgical Technique and Preliminary Outcomes in a Retrospective Case Series

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A Mini-Invasive Dorsal Capsulodesis for the Treatment of Chronic Scapholunate Instability: Surgical Technique and Preliminary Outcomes in a Retrospective Case Series

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