Proximal Pole Scaphoid Reconstruction Using Proximal Hamate (NCT05525988) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Proximal Pole Scaphoid Reconstruction Using Proximal Hamate
Egypt6 participantsStarted 2022-03-15
Plain-language summary
Recently, A novel surgical technique was illustrated by Elhassan BT et al. in 2016 utilizing the Hemi-hamate autograft for the reconstruction of scaphoid bone proximal pole non-union with avascular necrosis.
The technique showed promising results but is still limited to case reports and anatomical studies
In this study, we aim to:
1. Evaluate the surgical technique steps and suggest any possible modifications to the original description of the technique.
2. Assessment of clinical outcomes of this novel technique in terms of; bone union rate, time to union, and wrist function.
3. Report any complications of the usage of the proximal hamate for the proximal pole of the scaphoid reconstruction.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Multifragmentary fracture of the proximal pole of scaphoid where fragments cannot be fixated.
* Participants with small and poor-quality proximal pole scaphoid bone fracture after the failure of a previous surgical fixation or bone grafting.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Proximal hamate arthrosis.
* Preexisting midcarpal instability.
* Arthritis at the radioscaphoid joint.
* Large hamate bone (Hamate radial-ulnar breadth greater than 1 cm in a participant with scaphoid bone radial-ulnar breadth less than 1 cm and palmar-dorsal breadth of less than 1.6 cm).
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