title: [Osteotomy of the navicular bone in scaphoid malunion].
abstract: In scaphoid malunions corrective osteotomy and filling the gap of scaphoid waist with bone graft was carried out. Corrective osteotomy of malunion was needed in 2 cases among 43 waist reconstructions. The size of the gap was assessed intraoperatively by carpal stretch test. In both 2 cases bone healing, correction of scaphoid angle and pain relief was achieved.
authors.affiliation: Katedra i Klinika Ortopedii i Traumatologii Narzadu Ruchu, Akademia Medyczna w Gdańsku.
authors.forename: Bogusław
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Baczkowski
authors.forename: Janina
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Mechlińska-Baczkowska
mesh_terms: D016025:Bone Transplantation; D017102:Fracture Healing; D005599:Fractures, Ununited / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods*; D011859:Radiography; D012086:Reoperation; D021361:Scaphoid Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*