Vascularized pronator quadratus pedicled bone grafting versus iliac crest bone grafting in the treatment of scaphoid nonunion: a retrospective study
Farshad Zandrahimi,
Maryam Aazami,
Alireza Sarhadi Zade
et al.
Abstract:Background:
Vascularized pronator quadratus pedicled bone grafting is a viable procedure for the treatment of scaphoid nonunion. However, its superiority over iliac crest bone grafting is unknown. In this study, we compare the union rate and outcomes of these procedures in the treatment of scaphoid nonunion.
Methods:
The medical profiles of the patients with scaphoid nonunion that were treated with either pronator quadratus pedicled bone grafting (n=23)… Show more
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