Patients undergoing scapholunate ligament reconstruction at Balgrist University Hospital are divided into two groups and receive two different types of mobilisation postoperatively. The investigators will compare the outcome (pain, strength, mobility) between the two groups 1 year after the operation.
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Pain in resting position
Timeframe: Before surgery, 7 weeks after surgery, 11 weeks after surgery, 6 months after surgery, 12 months after surgery
Pain during activity
Timeframe: Before surgery, 7 weeks after surgery, 11 weeks after surgery, 6 months after surgery, 12 months after surgery
Mobility of the wrist: Flexion
Timeframe: Before surgery, 7 weeks after surgery, 11 weeks after surgery, 6 months after surgery, 12 months after surgery
Mobility of the wrist: Extension
Timeframe: Before surgery, 7 weeks after surgery, 11 weeks after surgery, 6 months after surgery, 12 months after surgery
Mobility of the wrist: Ulnar deviation
Timeframe: Before surgery, 7 weeks after surgery, 11 weeks after surgery, 6 months after surgery, 12 months after surgery
Mobility of the wrist: Pronation
Timeframe: Before surgery, 7 weeks after surgery, 11 weeks after surgery, 6 months after surgery, 12 months after surgery
Mobility of the wrist: Supination
Timeframe: Before surgery, 7 weeks after surgery, 11 weeks after surgery, 6 months after surgery, 12 months after surgery
Strength Assessment: Grip Strength
Timeframe: Before surgery, 11 weeks after surgery, 6 months after surgery, 12 months after surgery