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Retrospective review of 234 scaphoid fractures and nonunions treated with arthroscopy

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Description: The purpose of this paper is to retrospectively review 234 consecutive cases of scaphoid fractures and nonunions treated using arthroscopy with the dorsal percutaneous implantation of a headless compression screw for healing and complications.
We conclude that the dorsal percutaneous treatment of scaphoid fractures and nonunions using arthroscopy is safe and effective. CT scans to evaluate scaphoid healing by measuring trabecular bridging at the fracture site was determined to be an excellent modality to evaluate scaphoid healing. While not witnessed in this series, the potential for complications requires proper training.
Retrospective review of 234 scaphoid fractures and nonunions treated with arthroscopy for union and complications. Slade JF 3rd, Gillon T. Scand J Surg. 2008;97(4):280-9. Full text

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Author/Contact: Slade JF 3rd, Gillon T.
Institution: Scand J Surg.
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Language: English

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