The corticocancellous press fit iliac crest bone dowel for recalcitrant scaphoid nonunion: analysis of union rate and clinical outcome.

Introduction: Scaphoid nonunion after failed primary treatment remains challenging particularly when entailed by bone loss, avascular necrosis or deformity. We describe a scaphoid augmentation and fixation technique for cases of recalcitrant nonunion after screw placement by autologous press fit corticocancellous dowel. This study aims to provide reliable data on clinical and radiological outcomes and to contextualize in the face of other treatment options.

[Percutaneous, antegrade Pinning of proximal phalangeal Fractures: Comparison of Early Active Motion vs. Immobilization by Splinting].

Purpose: This retrospective study compares the functional outcome after early active postoperative motion with the outcome after 6 weeks of immobilization by splinting in patients with proximal phalangeal fractures treated by percutaneous, antegrade pinning.

Patients And Methods: 46 out of 90 patients treated by closed reduction and percutaneous antegrade pinning of isolated fractures of the proximal phalanges were re-evaluated on average after 18.5 months.

Fibulo-scapho-lunate arthrodesis after resection of the distal radius for giant-cell tumor of the bone.

Background: Giant-cell tumors of the distal radius are rare. They have a high-risk of local recurrence and a risk of pulmonary metastasis. Curettage alone or combined with adjunctive agents is often associated with local recurrence.