INTRODUCTION: Autologous bone grafts are used to treat scaphoid non-union with shortening and humpback deformity. The superiority of internally fixed bone graft to embedded bone graft has not been clearly proven. METHODS: Retrospectively analyzed 42 cases of scaphoid waist non-union treated using the "butterfly bone graft" (modified Matti-Russe technique). RESULTS: Complete healing was reached by all patients, with an average time of 4.4 (SD ± 0.7) months. Mayo Wrist Score improved from and QuickDASH score significantly improved in all patients after treatment. CONCLUSIONS: Butterfly bone graft is effective and reliable in treating scaphoid non-union with shortening and humpback deformity.
INTRODUCTION: Autologous bone grafts are used to treat scaphoid non-union with shortening and humpback deformity. The superiority of internally fixed bone graft to embedded bone graft has not been clearly proven. METHODS: Retrospectively analyzed 42 cases of scaphoid waist non-union treated using the "butterfly bone graft" (modified Matti-Russe technique). RESULTS: Complete healing was reached by all patients, with an average time of 4.4 (SD ± 0.7) months. Mayo Wrist Score improved from and QuickDASH score significantly improved in all patients after treatment. CONCLUSIONS: Butterfly bone graft is effective and reliable in treating scaphoid non-union with shortening and humpback deformity.
Authors: Josef Jurkowitsch; E Dall'Ara; S Quadlbauer; Ch Pezzei; I Jung; D Pahr; M Leixnering Journal: Arch Orthop Trauma Surg Date: 2016-08-26 Impact factor: 3.067
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