Abstract

Current opinion favors operative treatment of displaced scaphoid fractures as it has been recognized that displaced fractures are at a higher risk of malunion and/or nonunion.1 The role of surgical fixation for undisplaced scaphoid waist fractures is more controversial. Proponents of operative fixation cite a quicker return to activity (work/sport) and a reduced risk of nonunion compared with that for cast treatment and with minimal additional risk.

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