In this video, Dr. Alejandro Badia meets with Yvette, an emergency physician from Jamaica, for her one-year post-operative follow-up. Yvette suffered a complex scapholunate ligament tear, a severe wrist injury that is often more complicated to treat than a standard fracture and requires highly specialized care.
Dr. Badia explains the intricacies of her open surgical repair, which involved the use of temporary pins for eight weeks and absorbable anchors to correctly position the lunate bone. A year later, Yvette has regained excellent wrist flexion and overall functionality. As a fellow medical professional, she highlights the critical importance of researching and seeking out a dedicated hand and wrist specialist for complex orthopedic injuries.
