Treatment of scapholunate dissociation (SLD) depends on the degree of injury. We present our technique of extensor carpi radialis longus (ECRL) tenodesis for Geissler grade 2 SLD and our preliminary results. After arthroscopic confirmation of Geissler grade 2 SLD, we use a single incision and a polyetheretherketone (PEEK) anchor, attaching half of the ECRL tendon to the scaphoid. Preliminary results include improvements in QDASH, QDASH (work) and QDASH (sports/music), a median satisfaction level of 4/5 (satisfied), and a low complication rate. Our method is a safe, reproducible, and effective treatment of symptomatic Geissler grade 2 SLD that has failed nonoperative management, with technical advantages over alternative methods in the literature.
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