A new variant of scaphoid reconstruction: Treatment of scaphoid non-union with avascular bone interponate and high compression screw (Synthes)

Scaphoid fractures as frequently overseen injuries often result in scaphoid non-unions, that need to be treated to prevent carpal collapse and secondary cartilage damage. Vital bone tissue and compression of fracture and bone graft ends seem to be crucial in for ossification and final bone healing....

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Main Authors: Eder, Christian, Schwab, Nina, Scheller, Ariane, Krapohl, Björn Dirk
Format: Article
Language:deu
Published: German Medical Science GMS Publishing House 2015-08-01
Series:GMS Interdisciplinary Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery DGPW
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Online Access:http://www.egms.de/static/en/journals/iprs/2015-4/iprs000066.shtml