Revisiting the role of bone grafting in scaphoid fixation with volar plates: a multivariable analysis
Volar locked plate fixation provides high union rates and significant functional improvement in scaphoid fractures and nonunions. Bone grafting did not confer additional benefit, supporting selective rather than routine use. Further studies are warranted to clarify prognostic factors and optimize treatment strategies.
Authors
- Rubén Darío Arias Pérez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8963-9238)
- Loreto Carmona (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4401-2551)
- Sonia Bermúdez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4027-4391)
- Santiago Orrego (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6784-1758)
- Daniela Carmona Cano
- Sebastián Díaz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-8860-3986)
- Miguel A Gómez Trillos
- Rafael F Galindo Zuluaga
- Juan‐Carlos Restrepo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1793-5756)
Institutions
- Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana (CO)
- Universidad de Antioquia (CO)
- Municipality of Medellín (CO)
- Hospital Pablo Tobon Uribe (CO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- MUSCULOSKELETAL SURGERY
- Published
- 2025-09-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s12306-025-00926-5
- Primary Topic
- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00