title: Surgical treatment of scaphoid nonunion. Review of the literature and recommendations for treatment.
abstract: The management of scaphoid pseudarthrosis is still controversial. The numerous methods that have been proposed can be roughly classified according to their aim - relief of pain or healing of bone. Following a review of the literature, and guided by personal experience with the Matti-Russe technique and McLaughlin internal fixation, the authors present recommendations for treatment according to clinical presentation of the condition.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Karolinska Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Stark
authors.forename: L A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Broström
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Svartengren
mesh_terms: D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D005599:Fractures, Ununited / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D011542:Pseudarthrosis / Q000601:surgery*; D014945:Wound Healing