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Steven J Rhemrev1, Roderick H van Leerdam, Daan Ootes
1Department of Trauma Surgery, Medical Centre Haaglanden, The Hague, Netherlands. rhemrev@mchaaglanden.nl
Aim:
To evaluate the outcome of non-displaced scaphoid fractures treated with 6 weeks of cast immobilisation, and to establish whether the benefits of non-operative treatment might outweigh those of early operation.
Methods:
A retrospective study analysed 89 consecutive cases of scaphoid fracture treated at our institution between 2004 and 2007. Diagnosis and treatment methods and complication rates were evaluated.
Results:
Among 71 non-displaced scaphoid fractures, >80% showed clinical consolidation after 6 weeks of cast immobilisation, and the remaining cases after 8-12 weeks. Two cases needed a longer period of cast immobilisation.
Conclusion:
A restricted period of cast immobilisation is usually adequate for the treatment of non-displaced scaphoid fractures.
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