Avascular necrosis of the scaphoid: report of three cases treated with a proximal row carpectomy.
Three cases of avascular necrosis of the scaphoid are reported. One patient, who was using corticosteroids on a regular basis, had other areas of bone necrosis. None of the patients had a history of trauma. All three patients were treated with proximal row carpectomy with satisfactory results.
De Smet
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Department of Orthopaedics, University Hospital, Pellenberg, Belgium.
Aerts
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P
Fabry
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G
D000328:Adult; D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010020:Osteonecrosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography