Brunelli procedure
Brunelli Procedure
The Brunelli Procedure or Brunelli Technique (pronounced broo-nel-lee proh-see-jur) is a surgical procedure used to treat Scapholunate instability, a condition that affects the wrist joint. The procedure was named after Dr. Andrea Brunelli, an Italian surgeon who first described the technique.
Etymology
The term "Brunelli Procedure" is derived from the name of the surgeon who first described the technique, Dr. Andrea Brunelli. The term "procedure" is derived from the Latin word 'procedere' meaning 'to go forward'.
Procedure
The Brunelli Procedure involves the use of a strip of the Flexor Carpi Radialis tendon, which is passed through a hole drilled in the Scaphoid bone and then sutured back onto itself. This creates a loop that holds the Scaphoid and Lunate bones together, preventing them from moving apart and causing instability.
Related Terms
- Scapholunate instability: A condition where there is abnormal movement between the Scaphoid and Lunate bones of the wrist, leading to pain and loss of function.
- Flexor Carpi Radialis: A muscle in the forearm that flexes and abducts the hand.
- Scaphoid bone: One of the small bones in the wrist, located on the thumb side.
- Lunate bone: A small bone in the wrist, located in the middle of the wrist joint.
See Also
- Scapholunate advanced collapse: A condition that can result from untreated Scapholunate instability.
- Wrist arthroscopy: A surgical procedure used to diagnose and treat conditions affecting the wrist joint.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Brunelli procedure
- Wikipedia's article - Brunelli procedure
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