title: Late treatment of scaphoid fractures by bone grafting and compression staple osteosynthesis.
abstract: Scaphoid nonunions and delayed unions still offer a difficult challenge. In 15 of 16 cases it was possible to achieve a secure and lasting union by using a compression staple and a bone graft. The subjective and objective clinical evaluation also showed similar favorable results. This modification of the Russe operation is recommended as a relatively simple procedure with good results and minimal need for immobilization.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland.
authors.forename: O L
authors.initials: OL
authors.lastname: Korkala
authors.forename: I U
authors.initials: IU
authors.lastname: Antti-Poika
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000293:injuries*; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D005599:Fractures, Ununited / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged