Fixation Techniques for Non-Union of the Scaphoid

Purpose. To compare outcomes of 3 fixation modalities for scaphoid non-union. Methods. 27 men and 6 women aged 20 to 48 (mean, 28) years with non-union of the scaphoid involving the proximal pole (n=13), waist (n=12), and distal pole (n=8) were randomised to undergo the Herbert screw fixation (n=11)...

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Main Authors: PK Raju, Sunil Gurpur Kini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2011-04-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/230949901101900119