Mechanoreceptors in the palmar wrist ligaments

The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. British Volume
S PetrieR Chuinard

Abstract

Three palmar wrist ligaments from fresh human cadavers were dissected from the proximal to the distal insertions and stained to identify the mechanoreceptors. Golgi organs, Pacinian corpuscles, Ruffini endings and free nerve endings were present in all three ligaments. In the radial collateral and radiolunate ligaments they were found in increased density towards the proximal and distal insertions. A more uniform distribution was found in the radioscaphocapitate ligament which has attachments to three bones. The palmar wrist ligaments may have a significant sensory role in maintaining the stability of the wrist and in controlling its movement. Although technically difficult, the surgical repair of traumatic wrist defects should attempt to preserve the innervation of the ligaments, shown to be mainly near bony attachments. This may allow improvement in postoperative outcomes by preserving some proprioception. In some painful post-traumatic or degenerative conditions, however, denervation may be advantageous.

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