Factors Associated with Scaphoid Nonunion following Early Open Reduction and Internal Fixation

Conclusion Increased likelihood for nonunion was found when the fracture was treated greater than 31 days from injury and when fracture volume was less than 38% of the entire scaphoid.
Level of Evidence This is a Level III, therapeutic study. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: Journal of Wrist Surgery - January 19, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Prabhakar, Pooja Wessel, Lauren Nguyen, Joseph Stepan, Jeffrey Carlson, Michelle Fufa, Duretti Tags: Scientific Article Source Type: research