[Fracture and pseudoarthrosis of the scafoid bone]

Individuality, which is so expressed in medicine has found as well its application in fractures and pseudoarthroses of scaphoid bone. In the treatment of fracture and pseudoarthrosis of scaphoid bone in each case, patient's occupation, age, body constitution, intensity of pains, functional status of fist and extent of osteonecrotic changes should be considered. In our work we have obtained the best results in "early" pseudoarthrosis by surgical treatment according to Matti-u and Russe-u and in the "late" ones by the method of complete extirpation of necrotic scaphoid. As fist and wrist-joint are very mobile, the slightest fist injury can provoke difficult functional disturbances. Therefore, during the treatment of fracture and pseudoarthrosis of scaphoid bone, a special attention should be paid to the consequences, which in these cases should be minimal.