Traditional Bone Grafting in Scaphoid Nonunion.

Hand Clin · Feb 2024 · Review

Miller EA, Huang JI

Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, University of Washington Medical Center, 4245 Roosevelt Way Northeast

Hand & Upper Extremity

SUMMARY — THE REDUCTIONNonvascularized bone grafting remains an effective option for scaphoid waist and proximal pole nonunions when combined with adequate debridement, length restoration, and stable fixation.
Abstract, as published

Management of scaphoid nonunion remains challenging despite modern fixation techniques. Nonvascularized bone graft may be used to achieve union in waist and proximal pole fractures with good success rates. Technical aspects, such as adequate debridement and restoration of scaphoid length, and stable fixation are critical in achieving union and functional wrist usage. Rigid fixation can be achieved with compression screws, K-wires, and plate constructs. The surgeon has a choice of various bone graft options including corticocancellous, cancellous, and strut grafts to promote healing and correct the humpback deformity.

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