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Samade R, Awan HM. Surgical Treatment of Scaphoid Fractures: Recommendations for Management. J Wrist Surg 2024; 13:194-201. [PMID: 38808184 PMCID: PMC11129893 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1772689] [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: 02/13/2023] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/30/2024]
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Background: Several operative treatments exist for scaphoid fractures, varying by approach (e.g., ercutaneous, volar, or dorsal), implant type (e.g., screw or Kirschner wire), and bone raft choice (e.g., none, nonvascularized, or vascularized). Many previous systematic eviews and meta-analyses have investigated outcomes following different surgicalÚpproaches, the use of vascularized versus nonvascularized bone graft for scaphoidßracture nonunions, and treatment for specific fracture patterns. However, given the advancements n scaphoid fracture treatment in recent years, there is a need for updated treatment recommendations hat would be beneficial to hand surgeons. Purpose: We present a comprehensive review of the operative treatment of scaphoid fractures based on recent literature and propose a unified treatment algorithm for managing these fractures. Methods: The English-language literature was searched from 2002 to 2023 for high evidence level (e.g., randomized trials), review, and meta-analysis articles with the following search terms: "scaphoid, "u8220"scaphoid" AND "nonunion, " and "scaphoid" AND "malunion. " Each article was creened by the authors to determine the scaphoid fracture scenario addressed and ubsequent treatment recommendations. The findings from article reviews were then rganized by scaphoid fracture types in this manuscript. Results: A total of 95 pertinent articles were ultimately selected and used as the basis for reviewing different scaphoid fracture scenarios. A treatment algorithm was then proposed based on literature review. Conclusion: This summary of the recent literature can guide hand surgeons in addressing scaphoidßractures. Future research in scaphoid fracture treatment, particularly for nonunions, would be most beneficial n the form of systematic review, meta-analysis, or multicenter prospective randomized clinical trials. Level of Evidence: IV.
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Affiliation(s)
- Richard Samade
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Division of Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Division of Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio
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Lackey JT, Seiler PL, Lee BR, Sinclair MK. Clinically Significant Treatment Delay in Pediatric Scaphoid Fractures. J Hand Surg Am 2024; 49:108-113. [PMID: 38069948 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2023.10.020] [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] [Received: 06/19/2023] [Revised: 10/11/2023] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2024]
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PURPOSE Pediatric scaphoid fractures present to treatment in a delayed manner 8% to 29% of the time. The indications for cast immobilization in this population are not clear. The definition of a clinically important treatment delay is based only on anecdotal reports. Successful treatment with a cast may be more desirable than surgical intervention. However, it remains unclear what clinical and radiographic factors may predict success with casting. METHODS A retrospective analysis of all scaphoid fractures treated at a single pediatric hospital was performed to identify fracture characteristics, the presence of cystic change, treatment method, and healing rate. A cut-point analysis was performed to determine the number of days of treatment delay, predictive of casting failure. Kaplan-Meier assessments were performed to determine the differences in time in cast. Characteristics of the delayed group were described and stratified by treatment success or failure. RESULTS After review, 254 patients met the inclusion criteria. Cut-point analysis determined that a presentation delay of ≥21 days was associated with failure to unite with casting. The median time in the cast for the acute and delayed groups was not significantly different. The casting union rate of delayed fractures was less than acute fractures (75.0% vs 97.0%). CONCLUSIONS Delayed presentation of scaphoid fractures 21 days or more after injury predicts a greater risk of casting failure; however, the union rate remains high with comparable time in cast. Cast immobilization for scaphoid fractures presenting 21 days or more after injury is a reasonable option. TYPE OF STUDY/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Prognosis IV.
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- J Taylor Lackey
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO.
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- School of Medicine, University of Kansas, Kansas City, KS
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- Department of Health Outcomes and Health Services Research, Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, MO
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, MO
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Haddad FS. Looking ahead to autumn. Bone Joint J 2023; 105-B:943-945. [PMID: 37652451 DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.105b9.bjj-2023-0780] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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- Fares S Haddad
- Princess Grace Hospital, London, UK
- University College London Hospitals and The NIHR Biomedical Research Centre at UCLH, London, UK
- The Bone & Joint Journal , London, UK
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Feldman V, Atzmon R, Dubin J, Bein O, Palmanovich E, Ohana N, Farkash U. Thousand shades of gray - The role of imaging display in diagnosis of occult scaphoid fractures - A pilot study. J Orthop 2022; 34:327-330. [PMID: 36204514 PMCID: PMC9531045 DOI: 10.1016/j.jor.2022.09.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2022] [Revised: 09/13/2022] [Accepted: 09/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Introduction Most hospitals and clinics utilize commercial grade displays for viewing wrist radiographs. There is no evidence regarding the role of the imaging display used to evaluate the radiographs. The aim of this study was to compare the rates of scaphoid fracture diagnosis by commercial grade and medical grade displays. Methods Wrist radiographs of patients that had clinical signs of scaphoid fracture without findings on plain radiography (suspected scaphoid fractures) were retrospectively collected from ER department and interpreted for radiographic signs of fracture by four orthopedics seniors commercial grade and medical grade displays. The difference in fracture diagnosis rates were studied. Inter- and intra-observer variability were also studied. Results Study population comprised of 175 high quality wrist radiographs were interpreted. Mean 48.25 (27%) scaphoid fractures were observed on commercial grade display compared to 66 (38.2%) on medical grade display (p = 0.076). The total inter-observer agreement could be defined as a moderate agreement (κ = 0.527, Accuracy = 0.77). Total agreement between all observers were observed in 86 (49.1%) cases compared to 89 (50.9%) cases when reviewing X-rays on commercial and medical displays, respectively. Discussion The scaphoid fracture detection rate on medical grade display was not statistically higher compared to non-medical grade displays, but we did find a tendency toward medical grade display. We found that in a substantial number of cases, our observers recognize signs of fracture that were initially evaluated as "suspected fracture" by the ER physicians. As a pilot study, we found evidence that support the need for a prospective study designed to compare the observations to a gold standard modality, such as MRI. We believe utilizing medical grade displays can increase the rate of diagnosis in cases of clinically suspected scaphoid fractures and better manage the clinical scenario of a suspected scaphoid fracture.
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- Viktor Feldman
- Meir Hospital, Orthopedic Department, Sapir Medical Center, Tchernichovsky St 59, Kefar Sava, 4428164, Kfar Saba, Israel
- Affiliated with the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tchernichovsky St 59, Kefar Sava, 4428164, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Assuta Medical Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Affiliated with the Faculty of Health and Science and Ben Gurion University, Ha-Refu'a St 7, Ashdod, 7747629, Israel
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- Tel Aviv Medical Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Affiliated with the Sackler Faculty of Medicine and Tel Aviv University, Weizmann St 6, Tel Aviv-Yafo, 6423906, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Meir Hospital, Orthopedic Department, Sapir Medical Center, Tchernichovsky St 59, Kefar Sava, 4428164, Kfar Saba, Israel
- Affiliated with the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tchernichovsky St 59, Kefar Sava, 4428164, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Meir Hospital, Orthopedic Department, Sapir Medical Center, Tchernichovsky St 59, Kefar Sava, 4428164, Kfar Saba, Israel
- Affiliated with the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tchernichovsky St 59, Kefar Sava, 4428164, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Meir Hospital, Orthopedic Department, Sapir Medical Center, Tchernichovsky St 59, Kefar Sava, 4428164, Kfar Saba, Israel
- Affiliated with the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tchernichovsky St 59, Kefar Sava, 4428164, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Assuta Medical Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Affiliated with the Faculty of Health and Science and Ben Gurion University, Ha-Refu'a St 7, Ashdod, 7747629, Israel
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Aims To explore individuals’ experience of a scaphoid waist fracture and its subsequent treatment. Methods A purposive sample was created, consisting of 49 participants in the Scaphoid Waist Internal Fixation for Fractures Trial of initial surgery compared with plaster cast treatment for fractures of the scaphoid waist. The majority of participants were male (35/49) and more younger participants (28/49 aged under 30 years) were included. Participants were interviewed six weeks or 52 weeks post-recruitment to the trial, or at both timepoints. Interviews were semistructured and analyzed inductively to generate cross-cutting themes that typify experience of the injury and views upon the treatment options. Results Data show that individual circumstances might exaggerate or mitigate the limitations associated with a scaphoid fracture, and that an individual’s sense of recovery is subjective and more closely aligned with perceived functional abilities than it is with bone union. Misconceptions that surgery promises a speedier and more secure form of recovery means that some individuals, whose circumstances prescribe a need for quick return to function, express a preference for this treatment modality. Clinical consultations need to negotiate the imperfect relationship between bone union, normal function, and an individual’s sense of recovery. Enhancing patients’ perceptions of regaining function, with removable splints and encouraging home exercise, will support satisfaction with care and discourage premature risk-taking. Conclusion Clinical decision-making in the management of scaphoid fractures should recognize that personal circumstances will influence how functional limitations are experienced. It should also recognize that function overrides a concern for bone union, and that the consequences of fractures are poorly understood. Where possible, clinicians should reinforce in individuals a sense that they are making progress in their recovery. Cite this article: Bone Jt Open 2022;3(8):641–647.
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- Paul A. Leighton
- Lifespan and Population Health, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- York Trials Unit, Department of Health Sciences, University of York, York, UK
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- Clinical Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, UK
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