| Literature DB >> 11775475 |
Abstract
The majority of scaphoid fractures respond to casting, splinting, or open reduction and internal fixation. In patients who fail to heal a scaphoid fracture, several factors may contribute, including delay in treatment, fracture displacement, proximal third location, avascular necrosis, and associated carpal instability.Entities:
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Year: 2001 PMID: 11775475
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Hand Clin ISSN: 0749-0712 Impact factor: 1.907