Comparison of Minimally Invasive Operative Treatment with Conservative Treatment for Acute, Minimally Displaced Scaphoid Fractures at 12 Months' Follow-up
Conclusion Percutaneous fixation of minimally displaced scaphoid fractures allows faster return to work and leaves patients more satisfied with their wrist function compared with plaster immobilization at 12 months' follow-up.
Level of evidence This is a Level III, retrospective, case–control study. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 333 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USAArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents | Abstract | Full text
Source: Journal of Wrist Surgery - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Fyllos, Apostolos Komnos, George Koutis, Athanasios Bargiotas, Konstantinos Varitimidis, Sokratis Dailiana, Zoe Tags: Scientific Article Source Type: research