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[Conservative treatment of scaphoid fractures]
Joris P Commandeur1, Steven J Rhemrev2, Geert A Buijze3
1Luzerner Kantonsspital, afd. Orthopedie en Traumatologie, Luzern, Zwitserland.
Abstract:
Considering that pseudoarthrosis, or non-union, often occurs in patients with scaphoid fractures it is very important to start adequate treatment as soon as possible. On the basis of the literature, we advise immobilisation in a below-elbow cast, whereby the thumb is not immobilised and the wrist is in a slightly extended position. Despite the fact that non-dislocated fractures, at the very least, are usually consolidated within 4 weeks, we advise an immobilisation period of 6 weeks followed by clinical or radiological evaluation. If the fracture fails to consolidate, we advise prolonged immobilisation with two-weekly evaluation. There is no evidence in the literature of a positive effect of pulsed electromagnetic field therapy or pulsed low-intensity ultrasound therapy on healing of scaphoid fractures.
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