Necessity of grafting in scaphoid nonunion fixation: A comparative outcome analysis
Fixation without grafting is viable in selected stable SNUs, offering comparable union and superior function, albeit with longer HT. Bone grafting remains advantageous in cystic, long-standing, or biologically compromised NUs. Treatment should be tailored based on NU characteristics and patient factors.
Authors
- Moheib Sayed Ahmed
- Amr Elshahhat (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9600-7754)
- Yasser Youssef Abed (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6818-1579)
- Ahmed Saleh
- Khaled Nour
- Hany Elashmawy
Institutions
- Mansoura University (EG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- World Journal of Orthopedics
- Published
- 2026-02-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v17.i2.112889
- Primary Topic
- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00