A safe zone of dorsal scaphoid approach: an anatomic study of proximal dorsal vessel foramina.

Vinitpairot, Chaiyos; Sawaddirak, Pongsapuk; Sae-Jung, Surachai; Jianmongkol, Surut · J Hand Surg Eur Vol · 2025

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

The dorsal approach to the scaphoid carries a risk of injuring its nutrient vessels. This cadaveric study identified a safe zone dorsally, which extends from the proximal pole to 11.3 mm distally along the scaphoid axis.<b>Level of evidence:</b> Level V.

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