Robotic evaluation of a 3D-printed scaffold for reconstruction of scapholunate interosseous ligament rupture: a biomechanical cadaveric study
Background Rupture of the scapholunate (SL) interosseous ligament (SLIL) is a challenging injury to treat surgically due to the small and complex nature of the SL linkage. This study was a preliminary robotic assessment of the immediate biomechanical effects of a novel 3D-printed scaffold used to re...
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| author | Alastair R.J. Quinn Jayishni N. Maharaj Randy Bindra Amelia Carr Natividad Gomez Kaecee Fitzgerald Nataliya Perevoshchikova Cedryck Vaquette Claudio Pizzolato Minghao Zheng David Lloyd David J. Saxby |
| author_facet | Alastair R.J. Quinn Jayishni N. Maharaj Randy Bindra Amelia Carr Natividad Gomez Kaecee Fitzgerald Nataliya Perevoshchikova Cedryck Vaquette Claudio Pizzolato Minghao Zheng David Lloyd David J. Saxby |
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| description | Background Rupture of the scapholunate (SL) interosseous ligament (SLIL) is a challenging injury to treat surgically due to the small and complex nature of the SL linkage. This study was a preliminary robotic assessment of the immediate biomechanical effects of a novel 3D-printed scaffold used to reconstruct the ruptured SLIL. Methods Nine minimally loaded cadaveric wrists underwent robotically manipulated flexion-extension and radial-ulnar deviation under conditions of intact, transected, and reconstructed SLIL. Simulated radiographic measures (i.e., SL angle and SL gap) and three-dimensional SL gap across wrist motions were used to assess static and dynamic stability of the reconstructed SLIL. Results Three cadaveric specimens produced complete results across all experimental conditions. Intact SL linkage had a SL angle comparable (but slightly lower) than normative literature values. Once the native SLIL was transected, SL angle disruption was evident, and largely restored once the scaffold was surgically installed. Similar results were seen for SL gap. Results of the dynamic three-dimensional SL gap indicated the scaffold restored dynamic stability to a limited extent. Conclusion Static and dynamic stability of the SL linkage was not compromised by surgical installation of the scaffold. Scaffold installation provided limited restoration of SL linkage towards native values; however, the small number of cadaveric specimens and minimal articular loading applied to the radiocarpal joint limits generalization. Overall, the scaffold may provide adequate mechanical fixation of the SL linkage and enable biological ingrowth of ligament. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-7ca62785e96a4be9ad9d5aeac3db2e6d2025-08-22T15:05:20ZengPeerJ Inc.PeerJ2167-83592025-08-0113e1976610.7717/peerj.19766Robotic evaluation of a 3D-printed scaffold for reconstruction of scapholunate interosseous ligament rupture: a biomechanical cadaveric studyAlastair R.J. Quinn0Jayishni N. Maharaj1Randy Bindra2Amelia Carr3Natividad Gomez4Kaecee Fitzgerald5Nataliya Perevoshchikova6Cedryck Vaquette7Claudio Pizzolato8Minghao Zheng9David Lloyd10David J. Saxby11Griffith Centre of Biomedical and Rehabilitation Engineering, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, AustraliaGriffith Centre of Biomedical and Rehabilitation Engineering, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, AustraliaGriffith Centre of Biomedical and Rehabilitation Engineering, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, AustraliaSchool of Dentistry, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, AustraliaSchool of Dentistry, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, AustraliaGriffith Centre of Biomedical and Rehabilitation Engineering, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, AustraliaGriffith Centre of Biomedical and Rehabilitation Engineering, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, AustraliaSchool of Dentistry, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, AustraliaGriffith Centre of Biomedical and Rehabilitation Engineering, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, AustraliaMedical School, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Western Australia, Nedlands, Western Australia, AustraliaGriffith Centre of Biomedical and Rehabilitation Engineering, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, AustraliaGriffith Centre of Biomedical and Rehabilitation Engineering, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, AustraliaBackground Rupture of the scapholunate (SL) interosseous ligament (SLIL) is a challenging injury to treat surgically due to the small and complex nature of the SL linkage. This study was a preliminary robotic assessment of the immediate biomechanical effects of a novel 3D-printed scaffold used to reconstruct the ruptured SLIL. Methods Nine minimally loaded cadaveric wrists underwent robotically manipulated flexion-extension and radial-ulnar deviation under conditions of intact, transected, and reconstructed SLIL. Simulated radiographic measures (i.e., SL angle and SL gap) and three-dimensional SL gap across wrist motions were used to assess static and dynamic stability of the reconstructed SLIL. Results Three cadaveric specimens produced complete results across all experimental conditions. Intact SL linkage had a SL angle comparable (but slightly lower) than normative literature values. Once the native SLIL was transected, SL angle disruption was evident, and largely restored once the scaffold was surgically installed. Similar results were seen for SL gap. Results of the dynamic three-dimensional SL gap indicated the scaffold restored dynamic stability to a limited extent. Conclusion Static and dynamic stability of the SL linkage was not compromised by surgical installation of the scaffold. Scaffold installation provided limited restoration of SL linkage towards native values; however, the small number of cadaveric specimens and minimal articular loading applied to the radiocarpal joint limits generalization. Overall, the scaffold may provide adequate mechanical fixation of the SL linkage and enable biological ingrowth of ligament.https://peerj.com/articles/19766.pdfWristScapholunate interosseous ligamentRobotic controlImplant |
| spellingShingle | Alastair R.J. Quinn Jayishni N. Maharaj Randy Bindra Amelia Carr Natividad Gomez Kaecee Fitzgerald Nataliya Perevoshchikova Cedryck Vaquette Claudio Pizzolato Minghao Zheng David Lloyd David J. Saxby Robotic evaluation of a 3D-printed scaffold for reconstruction of scapholunate interosseous ligament rupture: a biomechanical cadaveric study PeerJ Wrist Scapholunate interosseous ligament Robotic control Implant |
| title | Robotic evaluation of a 3D-printed scaffold for reconstruction of scapholunate interosseous ligament rupture: a biomechanical cadaveric study |
| title_full | Robotic evaluation of a 3D-printed scaffold for reconstruction of scapholunate interosseous ligament rupture: a biomechanical cadaveric study |
| title_fullStr | Robotic evaluation of a 3D-printed scaffold for reconstruction of scapholunate interosseous ligament rupture: a biomechanical cadaveric study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Robotic evaluation of a 3D-printed scaffold for reconstruction of scapholunate interosseous ligament rupture: a biomechanical cadaveric study |
| title_short | Robotic evaluation of a 3D-printed scaffold for reconstruction of scapholunate interosseous ligament rupture: a biomechanical cadaveric study |
| title_sort | robotic evaluation of a 3d printed scaffold for reconstruction of scapholunate interosseous ligament rupture a biomechanical cadaveric study |
| topic | Wrist Scapholunate interosseous ligament Robotic control Implant |
| url | https://peerj.com/articles/19766.pdf |
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