Comparison of 2 Methods for Scaphoid Central Screw Placement From a Volar Approach

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A Comparison of 2 Methods for Scaphoid Central Screw Placement From a Volar Approach


Meermans G, Verstreken F (Monica Hosp, Deurne, Belgium) J Hand Surg 36A:1669-1674, 2011§



L.W. Catalano, III., MD



Evidence Ranking


• D



Expert Rating


• 2



Abstract



Purpose


We studied 2 methods used for screw placement through a volar approach for fixation of scaphoid fractures.



Methods


We performed measurements on 20 computed tomography scans of unfractured scaphoids. A central virtual guidewire was computed in 10 scaphoids with the wrist in neutral or in extension and ulnar deviation. Second, we compared the central guidewire and a guidewire representing a volar approach to the scaphoid avoiding the trapezium.



Results

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