Scaphoid nonunion
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1)Scaphoid nonunion 2)Substantial bone loss within the nonunion site
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) Large sclerosis area of the scaphoid nonunion 2) Poor vascularity of the proximal fragmentof the scaphoid 3) No osteoarthritis changes in surrounding wrist joint 4) The patient who is unable to comply with this study protocol 5) The patient who is unable to comply with the consent form of this study 6) The patient who was recognized unsuitable for this study by primary physician
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The period of bone union assesed by CT examination | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1) Functional outcomes assessed with quick Disability of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand(DASH) and Mayo wrist score 2) The period of bone union assessed by radiographic examination 3) Functional outcomes assessed with the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for pain 4) Functional outcomes assessed with the grip strength improvement at pre-operation,3 months, 1 and 2 year after surgey 5) Functional outcomes assessed with the Range of motion of the wrist improvement at pre-operation, 3 months, 1 and 2 year after surgery 6) The assessment of radiographical changes at pre-operation and final follow-up(scapho-lunate angle and radio-lunate angle) | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Kyoto University Department of Orthopaedic Surgery