[Scaphoid pseudarthrosis : Complex reconstruction using vascularized bone grafts]. 2019

K H Kalb, and M Langer, and J Windolf, and J van Schoonhoven, and T Pillukat
Klinik für Handchirurgie, Salzburger Leite 1, 97616, Bad Neustadt an der Saale, Deutschland.

The most important goals of scaphoid reconstruction in pseudarthrosis are correction of the humpback deformity, the realignment of the proximal carpal row and the bony union of the scaphoid. Therefore, in most cases bone grafting is required. To increase the healing rate and to improve vascularization, several kinds of vascularized bone grafts have been developed. Pedicled grafts are preferably harvested from the dorsal or palmar side of the distal radius with fusion rates between 27% and 100%. Free microvascular grafts can be obtained from the iliac crest and the medial or lateral femoral condyle with fusion rates between 60% and 100%. For their application microsurgical equipment and skills are required. Up to now osteochondral grafts from the femoral condyle offer the only chance for joint surface replacement by transferring part of the surface of the femoropatellar joint. The use of vascularized grafts is still a matter of controversy, since their superiority is still unproven compared to nonvascularized grafts, which also achieved 100% fusion rates in several series. They are indicated in secondary procedures after failed reconstruction and nonunion with small avascular proximal pole fragments. Since no evidence-based guidelines exist, this article provides an experience-based treatment algorithm for scaphoid nonunion with special consideration to vascularized bone grafts.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D011542 Pseudarthrosis A pathologic entity characterized by deossification of a weight-bearing long bone, followed by bending and pathologic fracture, with inability to form normal BONY CALLUS leading to existence of the "false joint" that gives the condition its name. (Dorland, 27th ed) Pseudoarthrosis,Pseudarthroses,Pseudoarthroses
D011884 Radius The outer shorter of the two bones of the FOREARM, lying parallel to the ULNA and partially revolving around it. Radial Tuberosity,Radial Tuberosities,Tuberosities, Radial,Tuberosity, Radial
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D016025 Bone Transplantation The grafting of bone from a donor site to a recipient site. Grafting, Bone,Transplantation, Bone,Bone Grafting
D021361 Scaphoid Bone The bone which is located most lateral in the proximal row of CARPAL BONES. Navicular Bone of Hand,Os Naviculare Manus,Os Scaphoideum,Bone, Scaphoid,Bones, Scaphoid,Hand Navicular Bone,Hand Navicular Bones,Scaphoid Bones

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