Un-united Fracture of the Scaphoid

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Abstract
The anterior approach as described by Matte and Russe for treatment of ununited fractures of the scaphoid was employed in 48 patients using autologous cortical cancellous pegs and chips. Operative intervention occurred in an average period of 14 months after fracture. The average time to radiological union was 3.5 months; the average follow-up was 2 years. Union occurred in 43 patients. The anterior approach is recommended because of its simplicity. Neither avascular necrosis nor a small proximal pole fragment are contraindications to the procedure.

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