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Scapholunate angle

June 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment

The Scapholunate angle is formed by the intersection of the longitudinal axes of the scaphoid and lunate.

Scapholunate Angle

Scapholunate Angle

Its average value is 47°[Range 30° -70°].

Values >70° suggest a lesion of the scapholunate ligaments or the ligament complex between the scaphoid and the trapezium and trapezoid.

Angle< 30° suggest a palmar instability.

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