Arthroscopic management of partial scapholunate and lunotriquetral injuries of the wrist.

Outcome was studied in 14 patients with chronic mechanical (crepitant) wrist pain (symptomatic for more than 6 months) who had undergone arthroscopic debridement and early mobilization for the treatment of isolated partial scapholunate and lunotriquetral ligament injuries. Fourteen patients were available for a minimum 2-year follow-up interview, physical examination, and x-ray film evaluation. Eleven patients had complete relief of symptoms and had returned to work within 7 weeks of surgery.