Resource Utilization and the Use of Bone Stimulators among Operatively and Nonoperatively Managed Scaphoid Nonunion Patients [PDF]
Background:. The prevalence of bone stimulator use among nonoperatively and operatively managed scaphoid nonunion patients is unknown. We hypothesize that bone stimulators are a relatively underutilized treatment for scaphoid nonunion patients. Methods:.
Rachel C. Hooper, MD +3 more
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Treatment of failed scaphoid nonunion fixation using free medial femoral condyle vascularized bone grafting [PDF]
Background: Nonunion in scaphoid fractures may be considered a devastating problem. Union failure results in scaphoid deformity, resorption, and bone loss.
Koriem Islam +2 more
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Risk factors for scaphoid nonunion in acute fractures treated with cast immobilization [PDF]
Aims: There is a lack of published evidence relating to the risk factors for nonunion seen in acute scaphoid fractures. We aimed to describe the risk factors for nonunion in adult patients (aged ≥ 16 years) treated with cast immobilization for acute ...
Benjamin J. F. Dean +6 more
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A Systematic Scoping Review of Patient-specific Devices in Operative Management of Scaphoid Nonunion [PDF]
. Scaphoid nonunion is a complication that occurs in 5-10% of patients who sustain an acute scaphoid fracture. There is no superior method for managing scaphoid nonunion that has been established in the current literature.
Michael Roberts, BBiomed (Hons), MD +9 more
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Treatment of scaphoid nonunion with dual screw fixation in preventing postoperative humpback deformity [PDF]
Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the treatment of scaphoid nonunion with dual screw fixation in preventing postoperative humpback deformity. Methods: This retrospective study is from December 2010 to December 2021, and 18 patients with scaphoid ...
Jingtong Lyu +6 more
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Locking plate osteosynthesis of scaphoid nonunion with severe bone defects: a case series [PDF]
The treatment of scaphoid nonunion can be challenging with increasing defect size. We evaluated the outcome of scaphoid nonunion with a substantial bone defect treated with a multidirectional locking plate combined with cancellous bone grafting only ...
Kristian Welle +5 more
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How accurate is preoperative MRI in assessing scaphoid vascularity in patients with scaphoid nonunion? A systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]
Background Scaphoid fractures are a prevalent and complex issue in orthopedic practice, particularly when they lead to complications, such as nonunion and avascular necrosis (AVN), especially in proximal pole fractures.
Omid Mahmoudi Nasab +5 more
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Evaluating Generative Artificial Intelligence Models’ Responses to Questions About Scaphoid Fracture and Scaphoid Nonunion [PDF]
Purpose: To evaluate and compare the responses of ChatGPT and Google Gemini to common patient questions about scaphoid fracture and scaphoid nonunion, and to compare responses between hand fellowship-trained orthopedic and plastic surgeons.
Armaan Dhanoa, BSc +6 more
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Arthroscopic Bone Grafting and Robot‐assisted Fixation for Scaphoid Nonunion [PDF]
Objectives Scaphoid nonunion remains a challenging problem to manage with no general consensus on its treatment recommendations. We propose a novel minimally invasive (MIS) technique of arthroscopic bone grafting (ABG) with robot‐assisted fixation for ...
Zhe Yi +5 more
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Clinical efficacy of open palmar approach combined with distal radial cancellous bone transplantation and internal fixation in the treatment of scaphoid nonunion [PDF]
BackgroundTo investigate the clinical efficacy of the open palmar approach combined with distal radial cancellous bone transplantation and internal fixation in the treatment of scaphoid nonunion.MethodsFrom March 2019 to March 2022, our center conducted ...
Gang Li +4 more
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