Functional Outcomes Following Treatment of Scaphoid Fractures in Children and Adolescents: Level 4 Evidence

Abstract

Pediatric scaphoid fractures predominantly involve the waist, and almost one third of patients present late with established nonunions, most which require surgical treatment. Little is known about the long-term functional outcomes of children treated for scaphoid fractures. We hypothesized that with appropriate treatment, functional outcomes as measured by the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) inventory and the Modified Mayo Wrist Score (MMWS) would not vary significantly between patients with acute fractures and nonunions.