Arthroscopic Management of Scaphoid Nonunions.

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[Indexed for MEDLINE] 20. J Hand Surg Am. 2018 Sep;43(9):837-843. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2018.03.048. Epub 2018 Jun 20. Screw Fixation Alone for Scaphoid Fracture Nonunion. Ernst SMC(1), Green DP(2), Saucedo JM(3). Author information: (1)Department of Orthopaedics, UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX. (2)Hand Center of San Antonio, San Antonio, TX. (3)Department of Orthopaedics, UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX; Hand Center of San Antonio, San Antonio, TX. Electronic address: James.Saucedo.MD@gmail.com. Scaphoid fracture nonunion can often lead to pain, arthrosis, and disability. While typically the result of delayed diagnosis or inadequate treatment, it can sometimes occur even if the initial care was timely and appropriate. Whereas early recognition of acute fractures allows for nonoperative management, nonunions frequently require surgical treatment. Traditionally, this has involved open debridement and bone grafting. However, some publications suggest that certain stable nonunions may be amenable to percutaneous debridement and fixation without formal bone grafting. Although certain characteristics appear to be appropriate indications for such management, well-designed clinical studies are needed to better define them. Copyright © 2018 American Society for Surgery of the Hand. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2018.03.048