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- Title
The corticocancellous press fit iliac crest bone dowel for recalcitrant scaphoid nonunion: analysis of union rate and clinical outcome.
- Authors
Schäfer, Ruth Christine; Nusche, Andreas; Einzmann, Anna; Illg, Claudius; Daigeler, Adrien; Rachunek, Katarzyna
- Abstract
Introduction: Scaphoid nonunion after failed primary treatment remains challenging particularly when entailed by bone loss, avascular necrosis or deformity. We describe a scaphoid augmentation and fixation technique for cases of recalcitrant nonunion after screw placement by autologous press fit corticocancellous dowel. This study aims to provide reliable data on clinical and radiological outcomes and to contextualize in the face of other treatment options. Material and methods: The study included 16 patients with recalcitrant nonunion of the scaphoid. All patients received screw removal and scaphoid reconstruction by a dowel shaped non-vascularized corticocancellous bone graft from the iliac crest facilitating packing of the screw channel. Bone union, the scapholunate, radiolunate and intrascaphoidal angles were evaluated on X-ray and CT images, range of motion noted. Additionally grip strength, DASH and Green O'Brien scores were obtained from eight patients. Results: A union rate of 73% was noted after mean follow-up of 54 months. After revisional reconstruction of the scaphoid an extension–flexion rate of 84% of the healthy side was noted while pronation-supination reached 101%. DASH score averaged at 2.9, rest pain on a numeric rating scale was 0.43 with 99% peak grip force of the healthy side. Conclusion: In complex cases of revisional scaphoid nonunion after screw placement, the corticocancellous iliac crest pressfit dowel is an option for augmentation and stabilization of the scaphoid by preserving the articular surface. Level of evidence: IV, retrospective case series.
- Subjects
ILIUM; CARPAL bones; GRIP strength; BONE grafting; X-ray imaging; RANGE of motion of joints; COMPUTED tomography; COMPOUND fractures
- Publication
Archives of Orthopaedic & Trauma Surgery, 2023, Vol 143, Issue 9, p6001
- ISSN
0936-8051
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s00402-023-04846-6