Abstract:Background: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the rate of union of scaphoid fractures managed with volar plating and assess postoperative complications. Methods: Retrospective consecutive case series of 28 patients with scaphoid fractures, 9 acute and 19 chronic nonunions, undergoing surgical fixation with volar scaphoid plating by a single surgeon between 2013 and 2019. Patients were followed up for a minimum of 3 months with scaphoid bony union being confirmed on radiograph or computed tomography. Po… Show more
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