Arthroscopic reduction and percutaneous fixation of scaphoid fractures with a novel dorsal technique.
This article presents a technical description of a novel dorsal technique of arthroscopic reduction and percutaneous fixation of scaphoid fractures. Background highlighting the evolution of this technique is described. A series of patients treated in this manner, all of whom have healed without complications, is presented.
Slade
J F
JF
Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut 06520-8071, USA. joseph.slade@yale.edu
Grauer
J N
JN
Mahoney
J D
JD
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001182:Arthroscopy; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D001863:Bone Screws; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D021361:Scaphoid Bone / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014945:Wound Healing