title: Proximal scaphoid rib graft arthroplasty.
abstract: We prospectively reviewed 14 patients with deficiency of the proximal pole of the scaphoid who were treated by rib osteochondral replacement arthroplasty. Improvement in wrist function occurred in all except one patient with enhanced grip strength, less pain and maintenance of wrist movement. In 13 patients wrist function was rated as good or excellent according to the modified wrist function score of Green and O'Brien. The mean pre-operative score of 54 (35 to 80) rose to 79 (50 to 90) at review at a mean of 64 months (27 to 103). Carpal alignment did not deteriorate in any patient and there were no cases of nonunion or significant complications. This procedure can restore the mechanical integrity of the proximal pole of the scaphoid satisfactorily and maintain wrist movement while avoiding the potential complications of alternative replacement arthroplasty techniques and problems associated with vascularised grafts and salvage techniques.
authors.affiliation: Princess Elizabeth Orthopaedic Centre, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Barrack Road, Exeter, EX2 5DW, UK. swveitch@doctors.org.uk
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Veitch
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Blake
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: David
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001178:Arthroplasty / Q000379:methods* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005599:Fractures, Ununited / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D018737:Hand Strength; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011446:Prospective Studies; D011859:Radiography; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D020127:Recovery of Function; D012272:Ribs / Q000637:transplantation*; D021361:Scaphoid Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology