Experimental corrective scaphoid osteotomy for scaphoid malunion with abnormal wrist mechanics

J Hand Surg Am. 1990 Nov;15(6):863-8. doi: 10.1016/0363-5023(90)90004-b.

Abstract

Two cases of painful posttraumatic scaphoid malunion (hump-back deformity) associated with dorsal intercalated segmental instability deformity and limitation of wrist motion are presented. Carpal alignment and wrist motion improved after an experimental opening wedge scaphoid osteotomy with iliac bone graft and Herbert screw fixation. The scaphoid deformities (angulation and shortening) were effectively corrected.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bone Screws
  • Bone Wires
  • Child
  • Humans
  • Joint Instability / complications
  • Joint Instability / diagnostic imaging
  • Joint Instability / physiopathology
  • Joint Instability / surgery*
  • Male
  • Movement
  • Osteotomy* / methods
  • Pain / etiology
  • Radiography
  • Wrist Injuries / complications
  • Wrist Injuries / diagnostic imaging
  • Wrist Injuries / surgery*
  • Wrist Joint / diagnostic imaging
  • Wrist Joint / physiopathology
  • Wrist Joint / surgery*