Functional outcome after percutaneous screw fixation of acute scaphoid fracture

Scaphoid fractures are common in adults and are prone to complications such as nonunion and avascular necrosis due to the bone's retrograde blood supply. Hence, this study evaluated the prevalence of excellent wrist functional outcomes following percutaneous Herbert screw fixation for acute scaphoid fractures in a tertiary care hospital. A total of 67 patients were assessed using the Mayo wrist score four weeks postoperatively. Most patients were young males with high postoperative functional scores (mean 94.48 ± 9.42), indicating favorable recovery. Percutaneous fixation with a Herbert screw proved to be an effective and reliable treatment option with excellent functional outcomes and minimal complications.