Nonunion of fractures of the scaphoid tuberosity.
Fracture of the tuberosity of the scaphoid is common and usually heals without incident because of the good blood supply. We report four cases of nonunion of this fracture. Three of them were symptomatic and two required operative treatment.
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Leicester Royal Infirmary, UK.
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Mody
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Belliappa
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Dias
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Barton
D000328:Adult; D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000098:blood supply / Q000293:injuries*; D002370:Casts, Surgical; D017102:Fracture Healing; D005599:Fractures, Ununited / Q000145:classification / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D013165:Splints