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If my scaphoid lunate ligament repair surgery was not successful why must the scaphoid bone now be removed?
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Blood supply: Sometimes the blood supply may be compromised. This may be a risk for future infection.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Arthritis: The ligaments allow the scaphoid to rotate during wrist flexion and extension. When the repair has failed there is undue wear and tear on the scaphoid causing arthritis that can interfere with the proximal and distal rows of the carpal bones producing a slac wrist. This may best be treated with scaphoid removal and/or replacement and/or partial wrist fusion.
Answered 12/9/2013
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