Scaphoid malunion

J Hand Surg Am · 1989 · Classic · cited 464 times

Peter C. Amadio, Thomas H. Berquist, Douglas K. Smith, Duane M. Ilstrup, William P. Cooney, Ronald L. Linscheid

Department of Orthopedics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. 55905

SUMMARY — THE REDUCTIONScaphoid fractures that healed with increasing flexion angulation (humpback deformity) had progressively worse clinical results and more arthritis, showing union alone is not enough for success.

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