Abstract

SANCHEZ-SABA, JE et al. Late consolidation of the scaphoid. Case report and literature review. Acta ortop. mex [online]. 2023, vol.37, n.2, pp.109-112.  Epub May 06, 2024. ISSN 2306-4102.  https://doi.org/10.35366/112991.

Scaphoid fractures are a common wrist injury accounting for 2-7% of all adult fractures. Nonunion is described in 5-12% of cases leading to osteoarthritis. Several classifications have been developed focused on this pathology and its complication. We present a case of a 28 years old male patient with a scaphoid fracture and nonunion who spontaneously consolidates without treatment. We performed a literature review to recognize this pathology, its common evolution and possible treatment options.

Keywords : scaphoid fracture; wrist injuries; scaphoid injuries; carpal bones; scaphoid nonunion; fracture healing.

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