A vascularized bone graft for repair of scaphoid nonunion.

Steinmann, S P; Bishop, A T · Hand Clin · 2001

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Abstract

The majority of scaphoid fractures respond to casting, splinting, or open reduction and internal fixation. In patients who fail to heal a scaphoid fracture, several factors may contribute, including delay in treatment, fracture displacement, proximal third location, avascular necrosis, and associated carpal instability.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy