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Reconstruction of scaphoid non-union and total scaphoid avascular necrosis in a pediatric patient: a case report

Authors: Oded Ben-Amotz, Christine Ho, Douglas M. Sammer

Published in: HAND | Issue 3/2015

Abstract

Background

The medial femoral condyle vascularized bone graft has grown in popularity for treating recalcitrant fracture non-unions and has become particularly useful in treating scaphoid non-union with avascular necrosis of the proximal pole. The medial femoral condyle is an excellent source of dense, well-vascularized bone and results in minimal donor site morbidity.

Methods

We describe an unusual case of chronic scaphoid non-union and total scaphoid avascular necrosis in a skeletally immature patient. Scaphoid reconstruction was performed with a vascularized medial femoral condyle graft, with successful graft incorporation, and restoration of pain-free wrist motion.

Conclusions

Technical considerations for harvest of the medial femoral condyle bone graft in the skeletally immature patient are discussed.

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Title: Reconstruction of scaphoid non-union and total scaphoid avascular necrosis in a pediatric patient: a case report
Authors: Oded Ben-Amotz
Christine Ho
Douglas M. Sammer
Publication date: 01-09-2015
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: HAND / Issue 3/2015
Print ISSN: 1558-9447
Electronic ISSN: 1558-9455
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11552-014-9711-1

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Reconstruction of scaphoid non-union and total scaphoid avascular necrosis in a pediatric patient: a case report

Abstract

Background

Methods

Conclusions

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Background

Methods

Conclusions

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