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The SL joint cartilage was removed, the SL joint was stabilized temporarily with 2 Kirshner wires for 8 weeks and ECRL tenodesis to scaphoid dorsally. Visual analog scale, disability of the arm, shoulder, and hand score, wrist flexion and extension range of motion, grip strength, return to work, SL gap, and SL angle were evaluated preoperatively and in last follow-up visit after the procedure. Modified Mayo score and complications were evaluated in the last visit.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results:<\/jats:title>\n Average follow-up was 15.6 months. In the last follow-up, the average visual analog scale pain score improved significantly from 6.4 to 1.5. Average postoperative grip strength improved significantly compared with preoperative strength (41 to 56\u2009Ib). Average disability of the arm, shoulder, and hand score improved significantly postoperatively (30 to 18 points). Average Mayo score was satisfactory in the last visit. Average SL gap reduced significantly from 4.1 to 2.8\u2009mm and average SL angle decreased significantly from 82 to 62 degrees. Postoperative extension-flexion arc of motion significantly decreased compared with preoperative measurements. SL advanced collapse developed in 1 case after 15 months follow-up. All patients return to regular work at a mean of 16 weeks.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusions:<\/jats:title>\n Chronic reducible SL dissociation can be treated affectively with SL chonderectomy, temporary SL stabilization, and ECRL tenodesis to scaphoid to restore radiologic anatomy without compromising strength or work status. 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