BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to analyze the long-term results of a modified Matti-Russe technique for the treatment of scaphoid non-union and pseudarthrosis. The modification was based on the use of bone graft taken from the ipsilateral distal radius, rather than from the iliac crest, as originally described. MATERIAL/METHODS Between 1987 and 2000, 23 consequent male patients with sca...

We report on a 74-year-old man with extensor indicis proprius (EIP) tendon rupture secondary to avascular necrosis and collapse of the scaphoid. The collapsed scaphoid was removed, followed by 4-corner fusion and tendon transfer of the extensor digiti minimi to the EIP. At the 3-year follow-up, the patient was painfree and had full extension of his left index finger, with proper alignment of th...

background: mal::::union:::: is the most common complication following distal radius fractures. aim of this study was to evaluate the results of distal radius corrective osteotomy and plate fixation by dorsal approach in the mal::::union::::. methods: in this retrospective study, 14 patients with neglected distal radius mal::::union:::: from 2005 to 2011 were studied. all patients were treated ...

background: mal:::::union::::: is the most common complication following distal radius fractures. aim of this study was to evaluate the results of distal radius corrective osteotomy and plate fixation by dorsal approach in the mal:::::union:::::. methods: in this retrospective study, 14 patients with neglected distal radius mal:::::union::::: from 2005 to 2011 were studied. all patients were tr...

A displaced fracture of the scaphoid is one in which the fragments have moved from their anatomical position or there is movement between them when stressed by physiological loads. Displacement is seen in about 20% of fractures of the waist of the scaphoid, as shown by translation, a gap, angulation or rotation. A CT scan in the true longitudinal axis of the scaphoid demonstrates the shape of t...

During the last twenty years great progress has been made in the diagnosis and treatment of fractures of the carpal scaphoid. Formerly non-union was the accepted end-result (Jones and Lovett 1923), but union by bone is now obtained in a high proportion of recent fractures. Nevertheless, non-union is still common. Most cases are discovered by chance or because the patient has a second injury. Ce...

Background: The treatment of distal clavicle fracture is always a challenge, as it is mostly unstable and has higherrate of delayed union, malunion, non-union and associated acromioclavicular arthritis. So the management of thesefractures remains controversial. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the functional results of Type 2 distal endclavicle fractures treated with superior anterior l...

The scaphoid is vitally important for the proper mechanics of wrist function. Fracture of the scaphoid bone is the most common carpal fracture. Among all wrist injuries the incidence of scaphoid fracture is second only to fractures of the distal radius. Scaphoid fractures are significant because a delay in diagnosis can lead to a variety of adverse outcomes that include nonunion, delayed union,...

A rare injury of the wrist, scapho-capitate fracture syndrome, in a young patient is reported. Despite early recognition of the injury and surgical intervention, the scaphoid fracture did not unite and another attempt to achieve union with bone grafting and internal fixation also failed. The wrist continued to be painful and stiff. Radiographs of the wrist, 18 months after the injury, showed no...

BACKGROUND The scaphoid bone is the most commonly fractured of the carpal bones. In the Netherlands 90% of all carpal fractures is a fracture of the scaphoid bone. The scaphoid has an essential role in functionality of the wrist, acting as a pivot. Complications in healing can result in poor functional outcome. The scaphoid fracture is a troublesome fracture and failure of treatment can result ...