Evaluation of treatment of nonunited middle third scaphoid fractures using threaded Kirschner wires fixation with iliac bone grafting
Ahmed Abosalem,
Ahmed Shams,
Mohamed Samy
Abstract:Objectives
To evaluate the results of iliac bone grafting with threaded Kirschner wires (K-wires) fixation in treating of nonunited middle third scaphoid fractures.
Background
Scaphoid nonunion is a common complication after scaphoid fractures as it is an intra-articular fracture with high fracture mobility and instability. In addition, the scaphoid is devoid of periosteum along with impaired vascularity. Scaphoid nonunion results in carpal collapse wit… Show more
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