Table 3.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages	Disadvantages
Minimally invasive procedure.	Small incisions are required.
Allows verification of the scapholunate instability	Specific materials are requested.
Avoids damage to the soft tissues: interosseous posterior nerve, vascular supply, and secondary stabiliziers.	Knowledge of the regional anatomy is necessary.
Allows correct placement of the implants.	Demands precision in the placement and drilling of the holes.
Simple arthroscopic wrist procedure.	Requires wrist arthroscopic skills.