title: Percutaneous and arthroscopic screw fixation of scaphoid fractures in the athlete.
abstract: The authors prefer to treat nondisplaced acute scaphoid fractures in the athlete on an individualized basis. Percutaneous or arthroscopic-assisted fixation are valuable techniques to employ when prolonged immobilization is a concern. Return to athletic competition has been rapid using these methods. Morbidity has been minimal, and there have been no nonunions to date at the authors' institution.
authors.affiliation: Philadelphia Hand Center, Pennsylvania, USA.
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Taras
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sweet
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Shum
authors.forename: L E
authors.initials: LE
authors.lastname: Weiss
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bartolozzi
mesh_terms: D001182:Arthroscopy; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D001863:Bone Screws; D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000293:injuries*; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000601:surgery*