The role of the dorsal scaphotriquetral ligament: a biomechanical study

Gustavo L Gomez Rodriguez, Alvaro Muratore, Ahlam Arnaout, Pedro J Delgado, Gregory Bain, Sanjeev Kakar

Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume): Journal of the British Society for Surgery of the Hand & Official Journal of the Federation of European Societies for Surgery of the Hand

Published online on March 21, 2026

Abstract

Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume), Ahead of Print.
Introduction:The biomechanical role of the dorsal scaphotriquetral ligament (DSTL) ligament in scapholunate (SL) stability remains debated. We assessed DSTL contribution using a cadaveric sectioning model.Methods:Twenty-four wrists underwent sequential ...