Non-union of carpal scaphoid fractures in children.
Fracture of the carpal scaphoid is uncommon in children, but does occur and may fail to unite. Eight patients with established non-union have been reiewed, with an average follow-up of almost four years. All non-unions were grafted with autogenous bone. Excellent clinical and radiological results have been obtained. It is concluded that non-union in children is best managed by bone grafting through the anterior approach. Possible aetiological factors concerned in non-union of scaphoid fractures in this age group are discussed.
D000293:Adolescent; D000367:Age Factors; D001846:Bone Development; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000293:injuries*; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005599:Fractures, Ununited / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous