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- •Foreword
- •Preface
- •Contents
- •Contributors
- •Part I: Introduction
- •Part II: Basic Techniques
- •Part III: Minimally Invasive Techniques in the Phalanges and Metacarpals
- •Part IV: Minimally Invasive Procedures of the Carpus
- •Part V: Minimally Invasive Procedures for Distal Radius Fracture Fixation
- •Part VI(A): Wrist and Hand Arthroscopy – Traumatic
- •Part VI(B): Wrist and Hand Arthroscopy – Reconstruction
- •Part VII: Nerve Compression
- •Part VIII: Tendons and Soft Tissues
- •Index

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POST-OPERATIVE CARE AND SCAPHOID HEALING
Immediate post-operative care includes abulky compressive
hand dressing and avolar splint. The patient is encouraged to
initiate early finger exercises to reduce swelling. The therapist
fashions aremovable volar splintthatholds thewrist and
hand in afunctional position at the first post-operative visit.
An immediate strengthening program is initiated to axially load
the fracture site. This early motion also decreases swelling and
permits an early return of hand function. Patients with ligament
injuries or proximal pole fractures, are restricted from wrist
motion until CT scan confirms bridging bone at the fracture site
at six weeks post-op. Post-operative radiographs are obtained
with the first post-operative visit and at six week intervals. CT
scans with 1mmcuts and sagittal and coronal reconstructions
are used to evaluate bridging bone at the fracturesite. CT scans
areordered at sixweeks intervals until final unionis
established.
Standard radiographs at three months are unreliable in
detecting scaphoid healing (6). Patients are often pain free, prior
to CT evidence of healing. Contact sports and heavy labor are
restricted, until fracturehealing is confirmed by CT.Ifbridging
bone is not identified by 12 weeks one must consider aggressive
treatmentincluding percutaneous bone grafting. Delay in
treatmentfor earlynonunions,delayshealing.Wedonot
routinelycastour scaphoid fracturespost-operatively,but
candidatesfor additionalprotection areevaluated on an
individual basis.
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SUMMARY
Scaphoid fracturesare common injuries that often require
surgicaltreatment. Closedtreatment is complicatedby
prolonged casting and associated stiffness. The advent of cannulatedheadlessscrewshas simplifiedthe treatmentofthese
difficult fractures. Percutaneous treatment of scaphoid fractures
offers high healing rates with minimal soft-tissue trauma.
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SUMMATION POINTS
Indications
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Non and minimally displaced scaphoid fractures
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Displaced fractures are amenable, but requireadditional joy
stick K-wires and is more technically challenging.
Outcomes
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High healing rates
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Quicker return to activities and work
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Less wound problems and scar tenderness.
Complications
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Similar to open technique
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Nonunions
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Hardwareproblems (screw excessively long).
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REFERENCES
1. Toby EB, Butler TE,McCormack TJ,Jayaraman G. Acomparison of
fixation screws for the scaphoid during application of cyclic
bending loads. JBone Joint Surg1997; 79:1190–7.
2. McCallister WV,Knight J, Kaliappan R, Tr umble TE.Central
placement of the screwinsimulated fractures of the scaphoid
waist: abiomechanicalstudy.JBone Joint Surg 2003; 85A:72–7.
3. Geissler WB,Freeland AE, Savoie FH ,McIntyreLW, Whipple TL.
Intracarpal soft-tissue lesions associated with an intra-articular
fractureofthe distal end of the radius. JBone Joint Surg Am 1996;
78(3):357–65.
4. Palmer AK. Tr iangular fibrocartilage complex lesions: aclassification. JHand Surg 1989; 14A:594–606.
5. Bond CD, Shin AY,McBride MT,etal. Percutaneous screw fixation
or cast immobilization for nondisplacedscaphoid fractures. JBone
Joint SurgAm2001; 83-A(4):483–8.
6. Dias JJ. Definition of union after acute fractureand surgery for
fracturenonunionofthe scaphoid. JHand Surg Br 2001; 26(4):321–5.
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Percutaneous Fixation of Acute Scaphoid Fractures
John T. Capo, Tosca Kinchelow,and Virak Tan
Department of Orthopedics, The New Jersey Medical School, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey,
Newark, New Jersey, U.S.A.
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INTRODUCTION
Fractures of the scaphoid are common injuries, representing
60–70% of carpal fractures (1,2). Inadequate treatment of these
injuries can result in nonunion, osteonecrosis, carpal instability
patterns, all of whichcan lead to impairedfunction, and
arthrosis (3–5). Early results of cast immobilization of acute
fractures were quite favorable, reporting union rates of 88–100%
and good motion, grip strength, and function (6–9). However,
subsequentserieshaveshown more discouraging
results, particularly with fractures displaced more than 1mm
(10,11). The first factor in initiating appropriate treatment is the
proper and timely diagnosis of these fractures. Once diagnosed,
the fracture can be managed by closed, open, or percutaneous
methods. Internalfixationhas the advantage of providing
compression and astable construct whichcan allowearly
range of motion (ROM) (12–17). However,anopen approach
risks stripping of the critical blood supply to the scaphoid and
also division of important carpal ligaments, such as the radioscaphocapitateligament (18).Percutaneous techniques have
since been developed, providing the benefits of ORIF with a
smallerincision, preservation of thecarpalligaments and
potentially fewer wound problems.
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INDICATIONS
The ultimate goal in any scaphoid treatment is to obtain and
maintain anatomic alignment while preserving vascularity until
complete fracturehealing has occurred. Operative fixation is
suggested when acceptable alignment cannot be reached by
closed treatment. In addition, with the documented success of
percutaneous screwfixation(3,19–22),webelieve that this
technique should be offered to all patients with acomplete
scaphoid fracture, evenifminimallyornon-displaced.The
patient should be educated about the two treatment options:
long-arm followed by short-arm casting versus operative percutaneous screw fixation. We explain the risks and advantages of
operative treatment as well as the risks and details concerning
the prolonged length of non-operative treatment. In our experience, approximately 50% of patients select operative fixation.
Otherindicationsinclude themultiplyinjured patient
either in the same or other extremities.Patients with ipsilateral
distal radius fractures and elbow fractures, as well as those with
lower extremity injuries that need to useassistiveaids to
mobilize, are good candidates for operative treatment of minimally displaced scaphoid fractures.Fractures with asmall
amount of displacement (2–3 mm) or angulation (208 intrascaphoid angle) and no comminution at the fracture site may also
be treated with percutaneous means. Kirschner (K)-wires can be
used as joysticks to manipulate the proximal and distal fragments beforeguide wireplacement.
Contraindications to percutaneousfixationinclude
moderate or severefracturedisplacementrequiring open
reduction, nonunion with significant bone resorption requiring
supplemental cancellous bone graft, avascular necrosis (AVN)
requiring avascularized bone graft, and adisplaced nonunion
with a“humpback” deformity requiring astructural bone graft
to restore normal carpal alignment.
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PREOPERATIVE PLANNING
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Physical Examination
The ideal patient for this technique is ayoung healthy male
laborer or athlete with amid-waist acute fracturewith minimal
displacement. The mechanism of injury usually includes load to
the dorsiflexed, radially deviated wrist. On physical exam, there
is typically mild to moderate edema, painful, limited ROM, and
tenderness of the scaphoid. The body of the scaphoid can be
palpated in the interval between the first and second dorsal
compartmentsdorso-radially and becomesmoreprominent
with ulnar deviation of the wrist. The scaphoid tuberosity can
be palpated volarly at the wrist crease, just radial to the flexor
carpi radialistendon. Thescaphoidcompression test (23) is
positive when axiallyloading the thumb metacarpal toward
the wrist causes pain.The Distal radial–ulnar joint, ulnar side
of the wrist, and elbow should be examined for tenderness and
crepitus. Soft tissues need to be evaluated, including athorough
neurovascular exam. For proper edema management, the patient
should be instructed on finger motion exercises and elevation of
the extremity,ineither definitive closedmanagement or for
temporary immobilization beforeoperative treatment.
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Imaging
Standard plainradiography is mandatory, including posteroanterior (PA), lateral, oblique, and PA ulnar deviation views.
This last view is termed the “scaphoid view” and extends the
scaphoid, thereby visualizing an elongated view of the entire
bone (Fig. 1). Images of the contralateral side may be useful,
particularly in assessing anydeformity. It is importantto
evaluate radiographs for the presence of an acute or chronic
fracture andscaphoiddeformity, sincethiswillinfluence
whetherfixationcan be done percutaneously. Radiographic
parameters for inadequate reductionare:displacement
O 1mm, ascapholunateangle O 608 ,radiolunate angle
O 15–308 ,anintrascaphoid angle O 358 ,orascaphoid height-
to-length ratio O 0.65 (7,24–27).
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Advanced Imaging
When plain films are equivocal for fracture and the patient
has scaphoid tenderness, management is controversial. While

it has been proposed that any fracture not seen on radiographs
is incomplete and does not requireimmobilization (8), the
usual practiceistopresumethatacomplete fracture is
present. Traditionally,the patient is immobilized for one to
two weeks and then re-examined and re-imaged. By that time,
bony resorptionatthe fracture may demonstrate lucency
within thescaphoid, confirmingafracture.Ifplain films
remain equivocal and/or the patient remains tender,another
immobilization trial can be done (8) or advanced imaging
[bone scan or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)] should be
obtained (23).
Attentionhas been given to theinaccuracy of plain
radiography in diagnosing occult scaphoid fractures initially
and postinjury (8,28). Furthermore, advanced imaging has been
showntobemuchmorereliable (29–31), with aquoted
sensitivity of 100% and specificity 95–100% for MRI scanning.
Dorsay (32) compared the reliability of plain films and MRI in
diagnosing occult scaphoid fractures and evaluated the costs
associated with each. MRI was more sensitive, specific, and had
ahigher interobserver reliability than plain films. Additionally,
thecost of an earlyscreening MRIinacase with clinical
suspicionand negative radiographs wascomparabletothe
cost of lost work time due to keeping apatient immobilized
for one to two weeks. In our practice, if apatient has an injury
mechanismand clinical exam consistentwith ascaphoid
fracture with negative radiographs, we immobilize the wrist
in ashort-arm thumb-spica cast. If these parameters are the
same follow-up exam in one to two weeks, then an MRI study
is ordered.
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SURGICAL TECHNIQUE
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Operating Room Setup and Equipment
The following equipmentisneeded: amini-fluoroscopy
machine, non-sterile arm tourniquet, small battery drive drill,
K-wires, and acannulated, headless screw set (headed screws
may also be used). While there are currently several commercially available screws that can be used, most instrumentation
systems are similar and utilize some variation of the following: a
guide wire, acannulated drill bit, reamer,tap and screwdriver,a
countersink, and screws. Wire size and screwdriver/instrumentation gauge vary,but we have found that aguide wire of at least
0.035 inch is ideal, as it provides better control for accurate
placement into the proximal pole.
General or regional anesthesia may be used. The patient is
positioned supine with aradiolucent hand table. Some authors
place the patient in fingertraps, with traction and weights, as
needed (3,11,20). This helps to ulnarly deviate the wrist, which
uncovers the distal scaphoid from the radial styloid and allows
free rotation of the hand (11,20). We prefer to place the hand
over asmall towel role for wrist extension and apply only
manual, intermittent traction to the fingers (Fig. 2). However,in
thecaseofadisplaced fracture, traction canaid in closed
reduction (29).
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Surgical Technique
Ultimately,the location of the skin incision will be directedby
wire placement. This is usually on the distal volar–radial aspect
of the scaphoid near the scaphotrapezial (ST) joint. Care should
be taken to avoid the dorsal aspect of the ST joint because the
dorsal branch of the radial artery is in this area. There exist key
landmarks to aid in proper guide wirestarting hole placement.
This location can be approximated by simply drawing bony
structures with askin marker and noting the level of the ST joint
and radial aspect of the scaphoid (Fig. 3). Alternatively,the
location can be found at the intersection of two lines drawn in
line with K-wires placed on the outside of the skin parallel to the
long axis of the scaphoid on frontal and lateral views (22,33).
Typically,the wire must start through the volar,proximal corner
of the trapezium, thus allowing access to the center of the distal
scaphoid pole. Therefore, the subsequent drilling removes this
edge of trapezium and screw placement traverses the defect to
be countersunk in the scaphoid. Alternatively,asmall piece of
(A)
(B)
FIGURE 1 ( A )PAview of the wrist with aquestionable scaphoid waist
fracture. ( B )Ulnar deviation PA view clearly demonstrating complete
scaphoid fracture. Abbreviation:PA, posteroanterior. Source:Courtesy
of John T. Capo, MD.
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thetrapeziumcan be removedwith arongeur to allow
unhindered placement of the guide wire, requiring alarger
incisionand dissection to directlyvisualize the ST joint.
Anotheralternative is to avoidviolating thetrapezium by
using amore radial starting point (34).
The final position of the wire (and subsequent screw) is the
most critical part of the procedure and should be in the center of
the proximal pole of the scaphoid in all radiographic views.
In Tr umble’s (35) study of screw fixation with bone graft in 34
patients with scaphoid nonunion, those with screws placed in
the central one-third of the proximal pole had asignificantly
faster time to union than those with peripherally placed screws.
McCallister(36)supported theseresults in abiomechanical
study, finding that acenter–center screwplacement in the
proximal pole of the scaphoid provided aconstruct that was
significantly stiffer (43%) and moreresistant to displacement
(113%) than an eccentrically placed screw.
The guide wire must be within the scaphoid body in all
views, with enough clearance on each side for screw placement
(Fig. 4). A45 8 pronated (oblique) view is helpful to assess the
proximal pole wire placement, as wire penetration through the
proximal scaphoid articular surface can be missed on standard
PA and lateral views (22,33). Once the wire is in place, and its
position confirmed fluoroscopically,consideration should be
given to placing asecond, derotational wire, whichcan be
helpful in more unstable fractures(22,24). We have not found
this second, derotation wiretobenecessary in most cases.
Often, the guide wireonthe implant set is of asmall caliber
and easily bent.Asanexample, theAcutrak (Acumed,
Beaverton, Oregon,U.S.A) mini-sized screw is preferable as it
FIGURE 2 The wrist is extended over asmall towel roll. This allows guide wire access to the trapezium and distal
scaphoid pole. Source:Courtesy of John T. Capo, MD.
FIGURE 3 Theoutlines of the trapezium an dscaphoid aredrawn on thevolar wrist.The guidewire is
placed starting at the trapezial edge and advanced in aproximal ulnar and dorsal direction. Source:Courtesy of
John T. Capo, MD.
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removes less bone and creates asmaller starting hole in the
scaphoid, but its guide wire is 0.028 inch. This size wireis
insufficiently rigidtoobtainaccurate placementand easily
bends with even gentle wrist motion. Atechnique to avoid
this is to use a0.035 inch wirefor ideal placement and to use an
additional identical length wirefor measuring. Alternatively,
the new Synthes (Synthes Corp., We st Chester,Pennsylvania,
U.S.A.) scaphoid screw set has asufficiently large guide wire of
0.045 inch.
After appropriate guide wire placement, alongitudinal
incision (approximately 5mm, just largeenough for the depth
gauge and screw)iscentered on the wire (20). Blunt dissection is
then used to obtain access to the distal scaphoid and trapezium.
Screw length is determined by using the supplied depth gauge
or by an additional wire of identical length to calculate the
amount of guide wire buried in the bone. It should be verified
radiographically that the depth gauge or wire is on the distal
scaphoid edge and not the trapezium to ensure accurate screw
(A)
(B)
FIGURE4 ( A )The lateral fluoroscopicview
demonstratesthe proper starting point of the guide
wire.The edgeofthe trapeziumistraversed to
allow access to the center of the distal scaphoid
pole. ( B )Final guide wire placement in the AP view.
Thewirestartsatthe distal radial edge of the
scaphoid andiscentered in theproximalpole.
Abbreviation:AP, anteroposterior. Source :
Courtesy of John T. Capo, MD.
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length (Fig. 5). The screw length selected should be 2–4 mm
shorter than the wire measurement, depending on the position
of the proximal end of the wire. In our hands, the most accurate
method is to place the proximal tip of the wire at the scaphoid
cortical edge and then subtract 4–5 mm.
Hand or power drilling is then done, followed by tapping
as needed (based on screw type, bone quality,and presence of
sclerosis). Drilling, tapping, and screw placement are done
with fluoroscopic guidance (Fig. 6). The screw is placed over
the wireand inserted under fluoroscopic control to ensure
maintenance of the reduction (Fig. 7). If any rotation between
the proximal and distal fragments is noted, aderotational
wire should be placed (33). The ideal screw provides appropriate compression and is countersunk at least 2mmoneither
FIGURE 6 Cannul ated drill advancingoverthe guide
wire under fluoroscopiccontrol. Thedrill has removed
the volaredgeofthe trapezium. Source :Courtesy of
John T. Capo, MD.
FIGURE 5 Asecond guide wire of equal length is placed on
the scaphoid cortical surfacetoobtain aproper length
measurement. If the measuring sleeve is used, it should be
ensured to rest at the same location. Source:Courtesy of
John T. Capo, MD.
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end of the scaphoid (5,22). Final screw placement is verified
with imaging to ensure it is countersunkand within the
confines of the scaphoid bone (Fig. 8). If traction is being
used,itshould be released before final screw tightening,
allowing for more compression (11). When using aconical
screw system (like the Acutrak set), care must be taken not to
over-drill the channel in length or insert the screw too far.
Due to the conical nature of the screw this may cause screw
loosening or fracutre of the scaphoid proximal pole.
The wound is irrigated and closed with two to three nylon
sutures(Fig. 9). Asplint is placed for comfort and active finger
ROM is allowed immediately.Ifthe fracture was rigidly fixed,
then we begin gentle wrist ROM once the wound is stable
(usuallyatthe first postoperative visit).However, this is
controversial.Preferences for postoperative immobilization
range from mandatory (24) to optional or unnecessary
(20,22,33). In between ROM exercises, patients wear aremovablethumb-spicasplint(offthe shelformadebyan
occupational therapist). Patients can return to sedentary work
when they feel ready or when their ROM is 75% comparedto
thecontralateral side (20).Manualorathleticwork canbe
resumed at the time of bony union (20). If plain radiographs
(A)
(B)
FIGURE 7 ( A )Cannulatedscrew being placed through volar wound. ( B )Lateral fluoroscopic
view of screw being advanced into scaphoid body. Note that the guide wire has been further
advanced out of the proximal pole to avoid loosening with drilling and screw placement. Source:
Courtesy of John T. Capo, MD.
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are inconclusive, acomputed tomography scan can be obtained
to verify bony healing.
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COMPLICATIONS AND THEIR MANAGEMENT
Overall,the complicationrate forthistechniqueislow.
However,the most frequent complications reported include
nonunion, symptomatic hardware, residual pain, superficial
radialnerve irritation, and superficial woundinfection.
Nonunion has been reported at rates ranging from 0% (20–22)
to 11%(11,36). Nonunion has been attributed to improper screw
placement, proximal polefractures,and treatmentdelayed
beyond fourweeks(11,37).Mildresidualpainhas been
reported from 5% (21) to 29% (37) of patients and associated
with ipsilateral distal radius fractures, scaphotrapeziotrapezoid
injury,adhesions, and scar sensitivity.Symptomatic hardware
has occurred in cases of both headless and headed screws at a
rate up to 10% (22,37). Of these cases, 50% were successfully
treatedwith hardware removal (22,37). Transient superficial
radialnerve irritationhas beenreported in 2–6%ofcases.
Superficial wound infection, occurring in up to 1% of patients,
has been effectively managed with oral antibiotics.
Wozasek (2001) reportedtreatment of 146 scaphoid fractures with apercutaneously placed 4.8 mm cannulated, headed
screw and detected mild trapezial erosions in one-thirdofhis
patients. The majority of these patients had painless, full ROM
and no significant clinical consequences (11). He also reported
oneloose screw thatrequired replacement andreflex sympathetic dystrophyintwo of these 46 patients.
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OUTCOMES
Percutaneous fixation of scaphoid fractureswas first introduced
in the German literature by Streli in 1970 (38). In 1986, Cosio (39)
reported 77% unionfor percutaneous K-wire treatment of
scaphoid nonunions. In 1991, Wozasak (11) reported results
of percutaneous fixation, with cannulated 4.8 mm screws,of
acutefractures,delayed unions,nonunions,and sclerotic
nonunions. Of the 146 acute fracturestreated, there was an
84% unionatanaverage of four months.One-third of the
nonunions were attributed to technical errors, including screw
protrusion through the proximal fragment, threads across the
fracture site, and screw length too long to provideadequate
compression. Ledoux (40), in the French literature, reported 23
cases, demonstrating 100% union rate and wrist ROM of 95%
compared to the contralateral side.
In 1998, Haddad (20) publishedresults of 15 patients
treatedwith percutaneous screws. He reported a100% union
rate within two months and ROM and grip strength similar to
theopposite side.Returntoworkaveragedfourdaysfor
sedentary and fiveweeks formanualjobs. Brutus (37)
reportedaretrospectivereviewof30patientstreated with
percutaneously placed Herbert screws and followed forat
least six months. His results included a90% union rate and a
return to work at an average of 1.6 months for professional work
and 1.8 months for sports. Yip(22) percutaneously treated 49
fractureswith cannulated 3.5 mm screws and followed them for
an average of four years. There was a100% union rate at 12
weeks and no infection, AV N, nonunion, or arthrosis.
The percutaneous techniquehas alsobeendirectly
compared to cast immobilization of non- andminimally
displaced fracturesand has had favorable results. Adolfsson
(3) reviewed 53 patients treated with immobilization in ashortarmthumb-spica cast versus percutaneousAcutrak screw
fixation. While rate andtimetounion werefoundtobe
similar,the operative group had significantly better ROM at
16 weeks. Inoue (21) comparedthe outcomes of 39 patients
treatedwith ashort-arm thumb-spica cast and 40 treated with a
freehandstandard Herbert screwplacedthrougha1cm
incision.Thiswas aretrospective review and the typeof
treatmentwas determined by thepatients, afterinformed
discussion about each treatment method. The operative group
(A)
(B)
FIGURE 8 ( A )APand ( B )lateral views demonstrating final placement
of screw. Both proximal and distal aspects of the screw are countersunk
well within thebone. Abbreviation:AP, anteroposterior. Source :
Courtesy of John T. Capo, MD.
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had asignificantly faster time to union (6 vs. 9.7 weeks) and
return to work (5.8 vs. 10 weeks). There was one nonunion in
the cast group that was successfully treated with subsequent
screw fixation and bone graft. Twopatients in the operative
grouphad mild pain,which wasthought to be relatedto
ipsilateral distal radius fractures.
In alandmarkstudy in 2001, Bond (19) prospectively
randomized 25 military personnel with non-displaced scaphoid
fracturestocast immobilization or percutaneous screw fixation.
The onecomplicationinthe fixation groupwas adistally
prominentand symptomatic screw that needed to be
removed. There werenocomplications in the cast immobilization group. The times until union and return to work were
significantly shorter for the percutaneous fixation group: seven
and eight weeks versus 12 and 15 weeks, respectively.However,
at two years, there werenosignificant differences in function or
satisfaction between groups.
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SUMMARY
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General Conclusions
Internal fixation has the advantage of providing rigid stabilization that eliminates the need for above-elbow immobilization
and permits early ROM. However,open fixation involves larger
incisions, soft tissue stripping, and possible vascular compromise. The percutaneous fixation technique for selected scaphoid
fracture and nonunions is asafe and effective treatment option,
now yielding up to 100% union rates with minimal surgical
complications and significantly faster return to work and
activities of daily living. As surgeon familiarity continues to
improve, percutaneous techniques are being used to treat a
wider variety of fractures, nonunions, and AV Ncases. The data
justifying its use are compelling and suggest that percutaneous
fixation for non- and minimally displaced scaphoid fractures
is an ideal treatment option for apatient who desires early
return to function.
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Future Direction
Many advances continue to be made in the application and
utilityofthe percutaneous techniquefor treating scaphoid
injuries.Closedreduction maneuvers, e.g.,ulnar deviation,
and percutaneously placed K-wires as joysticks can be used to
reduce unstable anddisplaced fractures(5,26,41–43)
and reductioncan be verifiedwitharthroscopic assistance
(5,43–46). Early nonunions can be treated with screw fixation
alone if the cartilaginous shell is intact, there is no collapse, and
cystic changes are mild (5). If the nonunions are more advanced
with larger cyst formation, these can be debrided with percutaneously placed curettes and then injected with bone graft,
followed by percutaneous screw placement (43). Select cases of
AVNhavealsobeentreated percutaneouslybyproviding
“vascularized” bone graft through retrograde reaming (43).
Hardware improvement should include larger guide wires
which providemore controlduring guide wireplacement and
avoid bending. Another implant advance that has recently been
introduced is the development of self-drilling screws (Acutrak;
Wright Medical Technology,Arlington, Tennessee, USA). These
can save time and also allow further advancement of the screw to
amore accurate final location while minimizing the chance of
fracture of the proximal pole. New methods of percutaneously
placed grafts would also be beneficial in difficult nonunion cases.
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SUMMATION POINTS
Indications
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Acute minimally displaced scaphoid fracture in ahealthy
patient requiringearly return to work/functionor
unwilling to accept prolonged closed, cast treatment
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Scaphoid nonunion with near-anatomicalignmentand
minimal cystic degeneration
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Relative:Displaced fractures and nonunions with significant
cystic changes (only if surgeon is experienced with percutaneous techniques and assistive arthroscopy)
Outcomes
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Union rates O 98%
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Less/minimally invasive
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Allows earlierROM and return to work and
regular activities
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Lessens immobilization
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Shorter operative time: (with experience)
FIGURE 9 Three nylon sutures are used to close the skin of the entry site. Source:Courtesy of John T. Capo, MD.
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Complications
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Residual pain (up to 29%)
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Nonunion (0–11%)
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Symptomatic hardware (5–29%)
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Transient superficial radial nerve irritation (2–6%)
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Superficial wound infection (up to 1%)
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