A safe zone of dorsal scaphoid approach: an anatomic study of proximal dorsal vessel foramina
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.
Authors
- Chaiyos Vinitpairot (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6422-5095)
- Surut Jianmongkol (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3554-4158)
- Surachai Sae-Jung (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7133-1603)
- Pongsapuk Sawaddirak
Institutions
- Khon Kaen University (TH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume)
- Published
- 2024-08-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/17531934241265086
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.15