The role of vascularized bone grafting for scaphoid nonunions in adolescents.

Jacqueline S IsraelAllen T BishopAlexander Y ShinNicholas A Pulos

Published in: The Journal of hand surgery, European volume (2024)

A total of 26 adolescent patients were treated for scaphoid nonunion with a vascularized bone graft from either the medial femoral condyle or dorsal distal radius. There was an 85% union incidence, improved carpal alignment and a low incidence of complications.

Keyphrases

young adults
risk factors
newly diagnosed
bone mineral density
ejection fraction
spinal cord
mental health
physical activity
prognostic factors
soft tissue
bone loss
spinal cord injury