Long-term results of Russe modified scaphoid screw fixation Ii
Kukla, C.; Wozasek, G.E.
Handchirurgie Mikrochirurgie Plastische Chirurgie Organ der Deutschsprachigen Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Handchirurgie Organ der Deutschsprachigen Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Mikrochirurgie der Peripheren Nerven und Gefasse Organ der V. 24(5): 267-272
1992
ISSN/ISBN: 0722-1819 PMID: 1427468 Document Number: 388197
Proximal pole scaphoid nonunion with a small necrotic proximal fragment presents therapeutical problems. Cannulated screw fixation as a modification of the Russe II procedure combines the advantages of minimal surgical exposure and trauma, preserving the blood supply of the distal fragment, and at the same time achieving rigid fixation of the autogenous bone graft. Six out of seven patients had satisfactory subjective and objective results after a mean follow-up of 12.9 years, although radiographic findings were less favorable.