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- Title
Nonoperative compared with operative treatment of acute scaphoid fractures. A randomized clinical trial.
- Authors
Vinnars, Bertil; Pietreanu, Mihai; Bodestedt, Ake; Ekenstam, Fredrik af; Gerdin, Bengt
- Abstract
Traditionally, acute nondisplaced scaphoid fractures have been treated nonoperatively in a cast, and the expected union rate approaches 90%. Internal fixation of nondisplaced scaphoid fractures has increased in popularity, and a union rate of 100% has been reported. The growing trend is to recommend internal fixation for the majority of acute scaphoid fractures. The true long-term benefits of this more complicated treatment modality have not yet been determined in randomized controlled trials. The purpose of this study was to compare the long-term results of operative fixation of acute scaphoid fractures with those of nonoperative treatment.
- Publication
The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume, 2008, Vol 90, Issue 6, p1176
- ISSN
1535-1386
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.2106/JBJS.G.00673