Current Concepts and Controversies in Scaphoid Fracture Management

Edited by Dr. Annunziato “Ned” Amendola and Dr. Davide E Bonasia, this issue of Hand Clinics delves into the latest concepts and debates surrounding the management of scaphoid fractures. Guest edited by Dr. Steven Moran, this comprehensive guide is one of four special editions selected annually by series Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Kevin Chung of the University of Michigan.

Articles Overview

This issue covers a wide range of topics including:

• Imaging for acute and chronic fractures
• The vascularity of the scaphoid
• Arthroscopic management of non-union
• Vascularized grafts
• Long-term outcomes of vascularized trochlear grafts for proximal pole reconstruction
• The management of the healed scaphoid malunion
• My technique for volar plating of scaphoid non-union
• My technique for the management of scaphoid non-union
• Volar vascularized grafts
• Managing the athlete with a scaphoid fracture

Each article provides in-depth insights into the current practices and controversies in scaphoid fracture management, making it an essential read for orthopedic surgeons, researchers, and medical professionals.

Publication Details

Publisher: Elsevier

Edition: 1st edition

Publication Date: June 4, 2019

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0323682073

ISBN-13: 978-0323682077