Surgical treatment of scaphoid nonunion. Review of the literature and recommendations for treatment.
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.
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Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Karolinska Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.
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Svartengren
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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