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Scaphoid fracture nonunion can often lead to pain, arthrosis, and disability. While typically the result of delayed diagnosis or inadequate treatment, it can sometimes occur even if the initial care was timely and appropriate. Whereas early recognition of acute fractures allows for nonoperative management, nonunions frequently require surgical treatment. Traditionally, this has involved open debridement and bone grafting. However, some publications suggest that certain stable nonunions may be amenable to percutaneous debridement and fixation without formal bone grafting. Although certain characteristics appear to be appropriate indications for such management, well-designed clinical studies are needed to better define them.

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While patients with severe haemophilic arthropathy of the elbow are likely to make gains in terms of pain control and range of motion following TEA, there are insufficient data to routinely recommend its use. Complication and infection rates are concerning, and the lack of survival analysis data makes it difficult to quantify the benefit to the patient in light of the risks and resources involved in the procedure.

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