CompletedNot Applicable

Union Rate of Scaphoid Non-Union Fracture in Adults by Herbert Screw Versus Volar Buttress Plate

Egypt30 participantsStarted 2020-03-01

Plain-language summary

This study aimed to evaluate the short-term results of treating non-united scaphoid waist fractures with a humpback deformity by graft and internal fixation using a volar buttress plate versus the use of a Herbert screw.

Who can participate

Age range20 Years – 50 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age of a patient is between 20 years to 50 years. * Non-union or delayed union scaphoid wrist fracture (more than 3 months). * Closed fracture. * Patients without previous scaphoid surgery. * Patients without abnormal renal and/or liver functions. * Patients without hypocalcemia and/or vitamin D3 deficiency. Exclusion Criteria: * Open fracture. * Patients with proximal or distal fracture of the scaphoid. * Patients with avascular necrosis of scaphoid. * Patients with mid-carpal arthritis or pan-carpal arthritis. * Patients with carpal instability.

What they're measuring

Mayo Wrist Score

Timeframe: 3 months post-procedure

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07039695

SponsorHelwan University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-06-01

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