METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ARTICULAR SCAPHOLUNATE RECONSTRUCTION
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Sep 17, 2009
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Feb 27, 2009
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Feb 29, 2008
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A reconstructive procedure for addressing instability of the scapholunate articulation between a scaphoid and a lunate of the hand. A graft is obtained. At least a portion of the graft is positioned intramedullary to the scaphoid. At least another portion of the graft is positioning intramedullary to the lunate. The graft crosses directly through the scapholunate joint. A plurality of instruments and implements, including an E-shaped drill guide, a cannulated lunate screw, and suture anchors in the form of button-shaped or bead-shaped anchors, are provided to facilitate the surgeon's performance of the scapholunate ligament reconstruction. A kit is provided, including a plurality of instruments and implements for performing the reconstructive procedure.
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