title: Transtrapezial Approach for Fixation of Acute Scaphoid Fractures: Rationale, Surgical Techniques, and Results: AAOS Exhibit Selection.
abstract: The ideal position for a screw used for scaphoid fixation is central. The purpose of this study was to compare the current volar percutaneous approaches used for scaphoid fracture fixation, explore different options to improve central screw placement, and describe our experience with the transtrapezial approach.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, Monica Hospital, Stevenslei 20, 2100 Deurne, Belgium. E-mail address: frederikverstreken@azmonica.be.
authors.forename: Frederik
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Verstreken
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, Lievensberg Hospital, Boerhaaveplein 1, 4624VT Bergen op Zoom, the Netherlands. E-mail address: geertmeermans@hotmail.com.
authors.forename: Geert
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Meermans
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D001863:Bone Screws; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular / Q000502:physiology; D021361:Scaphoid Bone / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery