Espinosa-Gutiérrez A, Valdez-Alcaraz D

Language: Spanish
References: 6
Page: 151-154
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ABSTRACT

Objective: To assess the treatments for carpal scaphoid pseudoarthrosis with the Matti-Russe and Fisk-Fernández techniques taking as a reference the most widely used technique, i.e., fixation with Kirschner wire with a corticocancellous bone graft. The bone healing rates reported by different series using this procedure do not exceed 70%, especially in cases in which the proximal scaphoid fragment is compromised. The healing rate with the Fisk-Fernández technique was 90-97%. Twelve males and one female were operated on at the National Rehabilitation Institute; the age range was 18-58 years (mean age 32 years). Thirteen patients had bone healing after week 12. Conclusion: This is an easy, quick, and functional procedure, but patient cooperation is required for rehabilitation and return to work.

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