Injuries to the scapholunate interosseous ligament (SLIL) are the most common cause of carpal instability. A SLIL injury typically follows a fall on an outstretched hand, with the wrist in hyperextension, ulnar deviation and intercarpal supination. We hypothesize that repetitive axial loading on the wrist in hyperextension, during the reception and digging motions of volleyball, can lead to functional overloading of the SLIL. To identify patients and to determine the clinical history and surgical treatment performed, we analyzed hospital records, X-rays, electronic databases containing all the operations performed, and image files (including before and after surgery and follow-up). We identified three SLIL injury cases in national volleyball team players, also at the libero position, who were treated at our clinic between 2007 and 2013 for scapholunate instability. Open reduction and Berger capsulodesis was performed in all cases. At a mean follow-up of 3 years (range, 22â 50 months), the mean pain level on VAS was 0.3 (range, 0â 1) at rest and 1.7 (range 1â 2) during sport activities. The mean DASH score was 4 (range 2â 5). The mean wrist flexion was 60° (range 55â 70°) and extension was 80° (range 75â 85°). Given the greater susceptibility of these players for developing a SLIL injury, a high index of suspicion is needed when managing athletes presenting with wrist pain or instability.

Scapholunate interosseous ligament injury in professional volleyball players / Mugnai, R.; Della Rosa, N.; Tarallo, L.. - In: HAND SURGERY & REHABILITATION. - ISSN 2468-1229. - 35:5(2016), pp. 341-347. [10.1016/j.hansur.2016.07.003]

Scapholunate interosseous ligament injury in professional volleyball players

Mugnai, R.;Tarallo, L.
2016

Abstract

Injuries to the scapholunate interosseous ligament (SLIL) are the most common cause of carpal instability. A SLIL injury typically follows a fall on an outstretched hand, with the wrist in hyperextension, ulnar deviation and intercarpal supination. We hypothesize that repetitive axial loading on the wrist in hyperextension, during the reception and digging motions of volleyball, can lead to functional overloading of the SLIL. To identify patients and to determine the clinical history and surgical treatment performed, we analyzed hospital records, X-rays, electronic databases containing all the operations performed, and image files (including before and after surgery and follow-up). We identified three SLIL injury cases in national volleyball team players, also at the libero position, who were treated at our clinic between 2007 and 2013 for scapholunate instability. Open reduction and Berger capsulodesis was performed in all cases. At a mean follow-up of 3 years (range, 22â 50 months), the mean pain level on VAS was 0.3 (range, 0â 1) at rest and 1.7 (range 1â 2) during sport activities. The mean DASH score was 4 (range 2â 5). The mean wrist flexion was 60° (range 55â 70°) and extension was 80° (range 75â 85°). Given the greater susceptibility of these players for developing a SLIL injury, a high index of suspicion is needed when managing athletes presenting with wrist pain or instability.
2016
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5
341
347
Scapholunate interosseous ligament injury in professional volleyball players / Mugnai, R.; Della Rosa, N.; Tarallo, L.. - In: HAND SURGERY & REHABILITATION. - ISSN 2468-1229. - 35:5(2016), pp. 341-347. [10.1016/j.hansur.2016.07.003]
Mugnai, R.; Della Rosa, N.; Tarallo, L.
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