title: Customized mini-plate for scaphoid fractures and nonunions.
abstract: Scaphoid fractures detected in the subacute stage require a more meticulous and prompt approach to prevent chronicity and regain wrist function. Oblique-type scaphoid fractures are potentially unstable and may result in detrimental sequelae. Aim of this study is to suggest an easy surgical approach to restoration of the oblique-type scaphoid fractures or nonunions by using of a customized mini-plate, italic-S shaped. This surgical intervention is associated with promising outcomes and at long-term follow-up showed to avoid the development of a carpal collapse with concomitant arthritis of the radiocarpal joint.
authors: Department of Plastic Reconstructive Surgery, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy.
authors: A M
authors: AM
authors: Spagnoli
authors: M I
authors: MI
authors: Rizzo
authors: V
authors: V
authors: Sorvillo
authors: N
authors: N
authors: Scuderi
mesh_terms: D001860:Bone Plates; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000601:surgery*; D005599:Fractures, Ununited / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D021361:Scaphoid Bone / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D055815:Young Adult