Operative Treatment of Acute Scaphoid Fractures. Review uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • Optimal treatment of acute scaphoid fractures is a necessary goal for many reasons. One is that the scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Another is that a missed diagnosis of an acute scaphoid fracture leads to the more challenging situation of a delayed union, non-union and risk for premature radiocarpal arthrosis. Because the scaphoid has an inherent risk for nonunion due to its the tenuous blood supply, timely diagnosis and appropriate treatment are considered critical to achieving acceptable results and to avoiding the consequences of failed union.

publication date

  • January 1, 2015

Research

keywords

  • Fracture Fixation, Internal
  • Fractures, Bone
  • Scaphoid Bone
  • Wrist Injuries

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 84978138737

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1142/S021881041540002X

PubMed ID

  • 26051762

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 20

issue

  • 2