[Treatment of pseudoarthrosis of the scaphoid bone by bone transplantation (modified Matti-Russe operation)]

Author reviews possibilities in the treatment of nonunited scaphoid fractures. Different techniques with cancellous bone grafting are described and his own function-stable grafting osteosynthesis presented. Indications for his operation are well delineated and with regards to good results their accurate application is emphasized. 352 cases were treated using his grafting method in 94 per cent good results was obtained passing by 14 per cent the average results of 80 per cent with other grafting techniques.