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01-03-2012 | Scientific Article

Anatomical study of the pisotriquetral joint ligaments using ultrasonography

Authors: Antoine Moraux, Laurent Vandenbussche, Xavier Demondion, Ramon Gheno, Vittorio Pansini, Anne Cotten

Published in: Skeletal Radiology | Issue 3/2012

Abstract

Objective

The aim of this study was to demonstrate that ultrasonography may allow a precise assessment of the primary stabilizers of pisotriquetral joint (pisohamate, pisometacarpal, and ulnar pisotriquetral ligaments).

Methods and materials

This study was initially undertaken in eight cadavers. Metal markers were placed in the ligaments using ultrasonographic guidance, followed by the dissection of the wrists. High-resolution ultrasonography was then performed in 15 volunteers (30 wrists) for the analysis of the presence, appearance, and thickness of the ligaments.

Results

At dissection, the metal markers were located in the ligaments or immediately adjacent to them, confirming that they were correctly depicted using ultrasonography. The three ligaments could also be identified in each volunteer. The optimal positioning of the probe and the dynamic maneuvers of the wrist allowing the strain of these ligaments could be defined. No significant changes in the appearance and thickness of the ligaments could be observed.

Conclusions

The three ligaments stabilizing the pisotriquetral joint can be identified using ultrasonography. Further studies are now required to know whether this knowledge may be useful in the assessment of pain involving the ulnar part of the wrist.

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Title: Anatomical study of the pisotriquetral joint ligaments using ultrasonography
Authors: Antoine Moraux
Laurent Vandenbussche
Xavier Demondion
Ramon Gheno
Vittorio Pansini
Anne Cotten
Publication date: 01-03-2012
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Skeletal Radiology / Issue 3/2012
Print ISSN: 0364-2348
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2161
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00256-011-1188-1

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Anatomical study of the pisotriquetral joint ligaments using ultrasonography

Abstract

Objective

Methods and materials

Results

Conclusions

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Objective

Methods and materials

Results

Conclusions

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