Scaphoid Nonunion: An Indication for Wrist Arthrodesis.

Authors

Thomas D. Meade MD, Lehigh Valley Health NetworkFollow
Lawrence H. Schneider MD

Publication/Presentation Date

1-1992

Abstract

Arthrodesis of the wrist is no longer a common choice among operations used in treatment for nonunion of the carpal scaphoid. However, there is, even in these advanced times, an indication for this reliable operation for the patient with a scaphoid nonunion complicated by symptomatic radioscaphoid arthritis. For this patient who has disabling pain that interferes with function, this procedure will provide painless stability and strength in a predictable manner.

Volume

2

Issue

1

First Page

39

Last Page

42

Published In/Presented At

Meade, T. D., Schneider, L. H. (1992). Scaphoid Nonunion: An Indication for Wrist Arthrodesis. Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics. 2(1), 39-42.

Disciplines

Medical Sciences | Medicine and Health Sciences | Orthopedics | Surgery

Department(s)

Department of Medicine, Department of Surgery

Document Type

Article