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Rachunek-Medved K, Illg C, Einzmann A, Kolbenschlag J, Daigeler A, Medved F. Postoperative scaphoid alignment, smoking, and avascular necrosis mostly influence union rate after scaphoid reconstruction: Results from a retrospective single center study involving 370 patients. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2023; 87:430-439. [PMID: 37944453 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2023.10.098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2023] [Revised: 10/11/2023] [Accepted: 10/15/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
Abstract
Current literature does not definitely demonstrate the superiority of any particular scaphoid reconstruction method. The primary goal of this retrospective single center study was to evaluate the influence of reconstruction techniques and other factors on the union rate after reconstruction of scaphoid nonunions. In the study, 370 patients with nonunions classified as stable (Mayo 1) or unstable (Mayo 2) depending on carpal alignment were included. Minimal radiological follow-up was 3 months. Bone healing after scaphoid reconstruction was evaluated using computer tomography scans in 294 and radiograms in 76 patients. Univariate and multivariate logistic regressions were applied in the analysis. Eight statistically significant factors that influenced the union rate were fixation method, type of previous operations, number of all operations, number of reconstructions, smoking, postoperative pathological lateral intrascaphoid angle (LISA>45°), avascular necrosis (AVN), and stability of nonunion. Smoking and postoperative LISA>45° significantly reduced the probability of bone fusion by approximately 4.4 and 9.5 times, respectively. Patients with reduced vascularity in the nonunion site had a 5.2 times lower chance of bone fusion. Our multivariate logistic regression model can explain 32% of failures after scaphoid reconstruction, including postoperative LISA>45°, patients' present record of smoking, and reduced vascularity in the nonunion site. However, bone graft type does not impact the union rate in general; however, in case of AVN, the tendency toward higher union rates was observed for medial femoral condyle free flaps when compared to other types of graft (non-vascularized and pedicled bone grafts considered as one group, p = 0.09).
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- K Rachunek-Medved
- Department of Hand, Plastic, Reconstructive and Burn Surgery, BG Trauma Center, Eberhard Karls University Tuebingen, Schnarrenbergstr. 95, 72076 Tuebingen, Germany.
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- Department of Hand, Plastic, Reconstructive and Burn Surgery, BG Trauma Center, Eberhard Karls University Tuebingen, Schnarrenbergstr. 95, 72076 Tuebingen, Germany.
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- Department of Hand, Plastic, Reconstructive and Burn Surgery, BG Trauma Center, Eberhard Karls University Tuebingen, Schnarrenbergstr. 95, 72076 Tuebingen, Germany.
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- Department of Hand, Plastic, Reconstructive and Burn Surgery, BG Trauma Center, Eberhard Karls University Tuebingen, Schnarrenbergstr. 95, 72076 Tuebingen, Germany.
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- Department of Hand, Plastic, Reconstructive and Burn Surgery, BG Trauma Center, Eberhard Karls University Tuebingen, Schnarrenbergstr. 95, 72076 Tuebingen, Germany.
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- Department of Hand, Plastic, Reconstructive and Burn Surgery, BG Trauma Center, Eberhard Karls University Tuebingen, Schnarrenbergstr. 95, 72076 Tuebingen, Germany.
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Shtarbanov P, Ajam Y, Berber O, Nikkhah D. Management of capitate avascular necrosis in an adult with a free medial femoral condyle flap. HAND SURGERY & REHABILITATION 2023; 42:455-458. [PMID: 37482273 DOI: 10.1016/j.hansur.2023.07.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2023] [Revised: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2023]
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The treatment of the extremely uncommon avascular necrosis of the capitate with a medial femoral condyle corticocancellous free flap has been described previously by one group reporting on outcomes in a paediatric patient. However, no literature to-date has detailed results of this procedure in an adult. We illustrate the case of a 53-year-old man who sustained capitate avascular necrosis and tendon rupture of traumatic aetiology. He was managed by resection of the necrotic segment, followed by inset of the medial femoral condyle free flap with the novel applications of indocyanine green to ensure adequate perfusion and intramedullary cannulated screw fixation of the capitate. Tendon transfer was also performed in the same operative sitting. At 9 months postoperatively, the patient displayed full range of motion of the wrist without any pain, and the imaging demonstrated union. This microsurgical approach may be performed in adult patients with favourable postoperative outcomes.
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- Petko Shtarbanov
- Division of Surgery and Interventional Science, University College London, London, United Kingdom.
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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- Division of Surgery and Interventional Science, University College London, London, United Kingdom; Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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Bhashyam AR, Mudgal C. Scaphoid and Carpal Bone Fracture: The Difficult Cases and Approach to Management. Hand Clin 2023; 39:265-277. [PMID: 37453756 DOI: 10.1016/j.hcl.2023.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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Scaphoid and carpal bone fractures are challenging injuries to manage and have significant functional implications. Prompt diagnosis is important and relies on systematic evaluation via history, examination, and imaging. Cross-sectional imaging is often helpful for diagnosis and treatment planning. Treatment for nondisplaced fractures is often closed but these injuries typically require prolonged immobilization and may still result in nonunion or avascular necrosis. Displaced carpal bone fractures, and those associated with carpal instability, typically require open reduction internal fixation.
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- Abhiram R Bhashyam
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hand & Arm Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hand & Arm Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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Rogers MJ, Ohlsen SM, Huang JI. Fixation Techniques for Scaphoid Nonunion. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2023; 31:783-792. [PMID: 37307573 DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-23-00287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2023] [Accepted: 04/18/2023] [Indexed: 06/14/2023] Open
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Scaphoid fractures are common injuries with high risk of nonunion. Various fixation techniques exist for managing scaphoid nonunions, including Kirschner wires, single or dual headless compression screws, combination fixation techniques, volar plating, and compressive staple fixation. The indication for each fixation technique varies depending on the patient, type of nonunion, and clinical scenario.
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- Miranda J Rogers
- From the Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
- None of the following authors or any immediate family member has received anything of value from or has stock or stock options held in a commercial company or institution related directly or indirectly to the subject of this article: Rogers, Ohlsen, and Huang
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- From the Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
- None of the following authors or any immediate family member has received anything of value from or has stock or stock options held in a commercial company or institution related directly or indirectly to the subject of this article: Rogers, Ohlsen, and Huang
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- From the Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
- None of the following authors or any immediate family member has received anything of value from or has stock or stock options held in a commercial company or institution related directly or indirectly to the subject of this article: Rogers, Ohlsen, and Huang
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Diehm YF, Thomé J, Siegwart LC, Bickert B, Kneser U, Hirche C. The impact of previous surgery on scaphoid nonunion reconstruction: a retrospective study of 95 cases. J Hand Surg Eur Vol 2022; 47:921-926. [PMID: 35765759 DOI: 10.1177/17531934221108452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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We retrospectively compared 64 scaphoid reconstructions in cases that had not undergone previous surgery with 31 cases in which previous surgery had been performed. The characteristics of the groups were similar except that there were more smokers in the group without previous surgery and a more frequent use of vascularized bone grafts in the group with previous surgery. At final follow-up, 66 and 65 months, respectively, after reconstruction, union incidence was 89% and 90%. In patients with previous surgery, grip strength was higher but not when expressed in percent of the contralateral hand. There were no differences in pinch strength, active wrist motion, functional scores, carpal height or scapholunate angle. We conclude that repeat surgery to the scaphoid did not seem to be a major risk factor for the overall outcomes, keeping in mind that a vascularized bone graft was more frequently used for secondary reconstructions.Level of evidence: III.
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- Yannick F Diehm
- Department of Hand-, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Microsurgery, Burn Center, BG Trauma Center Ludwigshafen; University of Heidelberg, Ludwigshafen, Germany
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- Department of Hand-, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Microsurgery, Burn Center, BG Trauma Center Ludwigshafen; University of Heidelberg, Ludwigshafen, Germany
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- Department of Hand-, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Microsurgery, Burn Center, BG Trauma Center Ludwigshafen; University of Heidelberg, Ludwigshafen, Germany
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- Department of Hand-, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Microsurgery, Burn Center, BG Trauma Center Ludwigshafen; University of Heidelberg, Ludwigshafen, Germany
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- Department of Hand-, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Microsurgery, Burn Center, BG Trauma Center Ludwigshafen; University of Heidelberg, Ludwigshafen, Germany
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- Department of Hand-, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Microsurgery, Burn Center, BG Trauma Center Ludwigshafen; University of Heidelberg, Ludwigshafen, Germany.,Department of Plastic, Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery - Hand-Trauma and Replantation-Center, BG Unfallklinik Frankfurt/Main gGmbH, Academic Teaching Hospital of Goethe-University of Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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Çolak İ, Akgün E, Kılıç Z, Özel M. Vascularized Bone Grafting in the Treatment of Scaphoid Nonunion: A Clinical and Functional Outcome Study. J Wrist Surg 2022; 11:288-294. [PMID: 35971465 PMCID: PMC9375677 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1733941] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2021] [Accepted: 07/07/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Background A malreduction or missed scaphoid fracture may lead to nonunion or avascular necrosis (AVN). The aim of this study was to analyze the radiological and clinical outcome of patients with scaphoid nonunion (SN), who were treated with 1,2-intercompartmental supraretinacular artery pedicled vascularized bone graft (1,2-ICSRA-VBG) fixed with K-wires or screws between 2014 and 2018. Methods Radiological assessment included posteroanterior, lateral, oblique, and angled posteroanterior projection. The wrist active joint range of motion was assessed with a universal goniometer, and grip and pinch strength with a dynamometer. The disabilities of the arm, shoulder and hand (DASH) questionnaire was used to evaluate functionality. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS software (v16.0). Results A total of 68 patients (65 male) with a mean age 29.7 ± 8.5 years were evaluated in the study, and union was achieved in 55 (81%). A total of 45 (66%) patients had scaphoid waist fracture and 48 (71%) had AVN. Fixation was achieved with K-wires in 48 of the patients, and with screw in 20. The mean length of follow-up was 31.6 ± 14.6 (12-72) months. The mean radioulnar range of motion and DASH scores improved significantly after treatment ( p < 0.001, p ≤ 0.001). Conclusions The findings of this study showed that scaphoid unions can be treated successfully with high rates of union using the 1,2-ICSRA-VBG. This surgical technique requires special surgical experience. The functional outcome of patients improved after treatment, although smoking was found to be an important factor affecting functional results.
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- İlker Çolak
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Education and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Marmara University, Pendik Education and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Education and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Education and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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de Villeneuve Bargemon JB, Jaloux C, Levet P, Levadoux M. Arthroscopic Treatment of Capitate Nonunion: A New Technique. J Wrist Surg 2022; 11:353-357. [PMID: 35971469 PMCID: PMC9375685 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1732410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2021] [Accepted: 06/08/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Isolated fractures of the capitate are very rare which means that their nonunion is even rarer. Repair techniques have always been performed by open surgery which may result in loss of mobility due to the capsulotomy. The typically used surgical techniques such as arthrodesis of the carpal or wrist bones can have irreversible consequences on range of motion. No arthroscopic technique has ever been described for this condition. Here, we describe a case of isolated capitate nonunion without ligament tears or other carpal fractures in a 21-year-old male, following a capitate fracture 10 years prior. We describe our arthroscopic treatment technique for this capitate nonunion.
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- Department of Hand Surgery and Limb Reconstructive Surgery, La Timone Adultes Hospital, Aix Marseille University, Marseille, France
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- Department of Hand Surgery and Limb Reconstructive Surgery, La Timone Adultes Hospital, Aix Marseille University, Marseille, France
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- Hand, Wrist and Elbow Surgery, Saint Roch Private Hospital, Toulon, France
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Zhang X, Wang L, Ma X, Wang F, Duan W, Shao X. Cannulated compression screw with versus without two K-wire fixation for treatment of scaphoid waist fracture nonunion. J Orthop Surg Res 2022; 17:78. [PMID: 35123519 PMCID: PMC8818197 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-022-02975-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2021] [Accepted: 01/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Purpose This study aims to introduce the “tripod” technique using cannulated compression screw and two anti-rotational K-wires for treatment of unstable scaphoid waist fracture nonunion, and to compare it with the single cannulated screw fixation technique in term of scaphoid union and surgical outcomes. Methods It was a retrospective study. From January 2014 to March 2020, 103 consecutive patients with scaphoid waist fracture nonunion treated with the tripod fixation and bone grafting (n = 45) or with single cannulated compression screw and bone grafting (n = 58) were included. All the procedures were performed by the same hand surgery team, and autologous cortico-cancellous radius bone graft was used for bony reconstruction. The minimal follow-up period was 12 months. The union rate and the time to union, range of motion (ROM), grip strength, Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) score and modified Mayo Scores at the last visit were compared. Results In tripod fixation group, bony union was achieved in all patients at the mean of 14.8 ± 3.8 weeks, while in the single cannulated screw fixation group the bony union rate was 94.8% (55/58) and the time to union was 17.6 ± 3.6 weeks. The difference of time to union was statistically significant (p = 0.027), but not for bony union rate (p = 0.122). At the last visit, no significant difference was found with respect to any clinical and radiographic outcome measures (all p > 0.05). The overall rate of complications was not significantly different between two groups (15.6% vs 10.3%, p = 0.430). Conclusions Tripod fixation technique with headless compression screw and two K-wires is a safe and effective technique for treatment of scaphoid nonunion fixation and can be considered to use in practice, especially for those potentially rotationally unstable cases.
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