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Acute percutaneous scaphoid fixation. A pilot study

F S Haddad1, N J Goddard

  • 1Royal Free Hospital, London, England, UK.

The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. British Volume
|February 14, 1998
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Percutaneous scaphoid fixation offers a minimally invasive solution for acute wrist fractures, enabling rapid functional recovery without immobilization. This technique allows patients to return to work and activities much sooner than traditional casting methods.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Traumatology
  • Hand Surgery

Background:

  • Scaphoid fractures are common in young men, often leading to prolonged absence from work and sports due to cast immobilization.
  • Traditional open reduction and internal fixation carry risks of damage to surrounding structures and the scaphoid's blood supply.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and patient outcomes of percutaneous fixation for minimally displaced or undisplaced B1 or B2 scaphoid fractures.
  • To assess the feasibility of early mobilization and functional recovery following this minimally invasive technique.

Main Methods:

  • A pilot study involving 15 patients with acute scaphoid fractures.
  • Percutaneous fixation technique was employed, followed by early mobilization without cast immobilization.

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Main Results:

  • All fractures achieved union within a mean of 57 days.
  • Patients experienced a full range of motion equal to the contralateral limb and 98% grip strength at three months.
  • Return to sedentary work within four days and manual work within five weeks was achieved.

Conclusions:

  • Percutaneous scaphoid fixation is a satisfactory technique for acute fractures, providing rapid functional recovery.
  • This minimally invasive approach overcomes the limitations of traditional methods, allowing for early return to daily activities and work.