Table 3.
Thickness of the ligaments of the STT joint in asymptomatic (n = 25) and symptomatic (n = 17) patients
| Ligament | Reader 1 | Reader 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asymptomatic | rpSTL | 1.3 ± 0.5 mm | 1.2 ± 0.5 mm |
| pSTTC | 0.5 ± 0.5 mm | 0.4 ± 0.4 mm | |
| pSCL axial | 2.8 ± 0.7 mm | 2.8 ± 0.6 mm | |
| pSCL coronal | 3.5 ± 0.5 mm | 3.4 ± 0.5 mm | |
| dSTTC | 0.5 ± 0.4 mm | 0.3 ± 0.3 mm | |
| Symptomatic | rpSTL | 1.5 ± 0.5 mm | 1.4 ± 0.4 mm |
| pSTTC | 0.5 ± 0.4 mm | 0.3 ± 0.3 mm | |
| pSCL axial | 2.9 ± 0.7 mm | 2.7 ± 0.6 mm | |
| pSCL coronal | 3.5 ± 0.9 mm | 3.2 ± 0.8 mm | |
| dSTTC | 0.5 ± 0.3 mm | 0.4 ± 0.2 mm |
Abbreviations: rpSTL, radiopalmar scapho-trapezial ligament; pSTTC, palmar scapho-trapezial-trapezoidal capsule; pSCL, palmar scapho-capitate-capsular ligament; dSTTC, dorsal scapho-trapezial-trapezoidal capsule