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Treatment of Scaphoid Non-Union with a Percutaneous Corticocancellous Bone Graft

From the Division of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Elkerliek Hospital, Helmond, The Netherlands

Correspondence: P.H.J. Bullens, Parkweg 114, 6511 BM Nijmegen, The Netherlands. Tel.: +31 24 361 3918; fax: +31 24 3540 230. E-mail: p.bullens{at}orthop.umcn.nl

Thirty-three symptomatic scaphoid non-unions were treated by a simple, minimally invasive procedure using a percutaneous autologous corticocancellous bone graft. After an average follow-up of 3.5 years, union was observed in 29 cases. These patients had no, or mild, pain at work and an almost normal range of motion and grip strength. No progression to osteoarthritis was observed.

Key Words: scaphoid • non-union • repair • bonegraft

Journal of Hand Surgery (British and European Volume), Vol. 30, No. 4, 365-368 (2005)
DOI: 10.1016/J.JHSB.2005.04.005


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