Finite element analysis of the performance of additively manufactured scaffolds for scapholunate ligament reconstruction.

Rupture of the scapholunate interosseous ligament can cause the dissociation of scaphoid and lunate bones, resulting in impaired wrist function. Current treatments (e.g., tendon-based surgical reconstruction, screw-based fixation, fusion, or carpectomy) may restore wrist stability, but do not addres...

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Main Authors: Nataliya Perevoshchikova, Kevin M Moerman, Bardiya Akhbari, Randy Bindra, Jayishni N Maharaj, David G Lloyd, Maria Gomez Cerezo, Amelia Carr, Cedryck Vaquette, David J Saxby
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2021-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0256528