What Is the Optimal Method of Fixation for Scaphoid Nonunion Relative to the Location of the Lesion?

Plate fixation was overall superior to screw fixation for scaphoid nonunion, especially in the waist and proximal poles, providing better union rates and stability. For the distal group, both methods are effective, with the choice depending on the surgeon's expertise and patient factors. The results highlight the importance of the lesion's anatomical location in selecting the appropriate fixation method.

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Annals of Plastic Surgery
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2024-09-02
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https://doi.org/10.1097/sap.0000000000004104
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Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
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What Is the Optimal Method of Fixation for Scaphoid Nonunion Relative to the Location of the Lesion?

Young Sun An, Keun Ho Baik, Sang Ki Lee
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Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
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What Is the Optimal Method of Fixation for Scaphoid Nonunion Relative to the Location of the Lesion?

Young Sun An, Keun Ho Baik, Sang Ki Lee
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Abstract

Plate fixation was overall superior to screw fixation for scaphoid nonunion, especially in the waist and proximal poles, providing better union rates and stability. For the distal group, both methods are effective, with the choice depending on the surgeon's expertise and patient factors. The results highlight the importance of the lesion's anatomical location in selecting the appropriate fixation method.

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