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Small scaphoid

MedGen UID:
870932
•Concept ID:
C4025394
•
Anatomical Abnormality
HPO: HP:0004247

Definition

Underdevelopment of the scaphoid. [from HPO]

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVSmall scaphoid

Professional guidelines

PubMed

Evaluation and Management of Carpal Fractures Other Than the Scaphoid.
Catalano LW 3rd, Minhas SV, Kirby DJ
J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2020 Aug 1;28(15):e651-e661. doi: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-20-00062. PMID: 32732656
Distal Scaphoid Excision in Treatment of Symptomatic Scaphoid Nonunion: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Mayfield CK, Gould DJ, Dusch M, Mostofi A
Hand (N Y) 2019 Jul;14(4):508-515. Epub 2018 Feb 20 doi: 10.1177/1558944718760002. PMID: 29463128Free PMC Article
The Nonoperative Management of Hand Fractures in United Kingdom.
Giddins G
Hand Clin 2017 Aug;33(3):473-487. doi: 10.1016/j.hcl.2017.04.006. PMID: 28673624

Recent clinical studies

Etiology

Lunocapitate versus four-corner fusion in scapholunate or scaphoid nonunion advanced collapse: a randomized controlled trial.
Schriever T, Swärd E, Wilcke M
J Hand Surg Eur Vol 2024 May;49(5):601-607. Epub 2023 Oct 30 doi: 10.1177/17531934231209872. PMID: 37903310
Rethinking Scaphoid Fixation.
Putnam J
Hand Clin 2023 Nov;39(4):597-604. Epub 2023 Jun 20 doi: 10.1016/j.hcl.2023.05.007. PMID: 37827612
Vascularized versus non-vascularized bone grafting for scaphoid nonunion without avascular necrosis: a randomized clinical trial.
Fan S, Suh N, MacDermid JC, Ross D, Grewal R
J Hand Surg Eur Vol 2023 Jul;48(7):648-653. Epub 2023 Mar 1 doi: 10.1177/17531934231158992. PMID: 36861269
Development and Testing of a Novel Locking Pin Cap to Create a Fixed-Angle K-Wire Plate Construct.
Brogan DM, Tang S, Broz K, Dy CJ
J Hand Surg Am 2021 May;46(5):427.e1-427.e8. Epub 2020 Dec 25 doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2020.11.001. PMID: 33358883Free PMC Article
Fixation of Ultrasmall Proximal Pole Scaphoid Fractures Using Bioabsorbable Osteochondral Fixation Nails.
Ek ET, Wang K
J Hand Surg Am 2017 Sep;42(9):758.e1-758.e4. Epub 2017 Jul 12 doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2017.06.011. PMID: 28709792

Diagnosis

The Use of Contact Biomechanics to Study the Intact, Proximal Row Carpectomy and Scaphoid Excision, Four Bone Fusion Wrist.
Wei DH, Tang P
Curr Rheumatol Rev 2020;16(3):189-193. doi: 10.2174/1573397116666200530221114. PMID: 32473001
Intussusception in a 7-week-old baby.
Adiotomre P, Asumang E, Godbole P
BMJ Case Rep 2013 May 15;2013 doi: 10.1136/bcr-2012-008518. PMID: 23682081Free PMC Article
Carpal fractures in children.
Goddard N
Clin Orthop Relat Res 2005 Mar;(432):73-6. doi: 10.1097/01.blo.0000156003.24374.ab. PMID: 15738806
Vascularity of the carpus.
Freedman DM, Botte MJ, Gelberman RH
Clin Orthop Relat Res 2001 Feb;(383):47-59. doi: 10.1097/00003086-200102000-00008. PMID: 11210969
Scaphoid nonunion.
Osterman AL, Mikulics M
Hand Clin 1988 Aug;4(3):437-55. PMID: 3049638

Therapy

Lunocapitate versus four-corner fusion in scapholunate or scaphoid nonunion advanced collapse: a randomized controlled trial.
Schriever T, Swärd E, Wilcke M
J Hand Surg Eur Vol 2024 May;49(5):601-607. Epub 2023 Oct 30 doi: 10.1177/17531934231209872. PMID: 37903310
Vascularized versus non-vascularized bone grafting for scaphoid nonunion without avascular necrosis: a randomized clinical trial.
Fan S, Suh N, MacDermid JC, Ross D, Grewal R
J Hand Surg Eur Vol 2023 Jul;48(7):648-653. Epub 2023 Mar 1 doi: 10.1177/17531934231158992. PMID: 36861269
Revision of trapeziometacarpal arthroplasty: risk factors, procedures and outcomes.
Mattila S, Waris E
Acta Orthop 2019 Aug;90(4):389-393. Epub 2019 Apr 1 doi: 10.1080/17453674.2019.1599253. PMID: 30931687Free PMC Article
Foreign body reaction to artelon spacer: case report.
Giuffrida AY, Gyuricza C, Perino G, Weiland AJ
J Hand Surg Am 2009 Oct;34(8):1388-92. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2009.05.006. PMID: 19801107
Arthrodesis of small joints, illustrated by the carpometacarpal joint of the thumb.
Marti RK, Schröder J
Oper Orthop Traumatol 2006 Mar;18(1):57-65. doi: 10.1007/s00064-006-1162-6. PMID: 16534561

Prognosis

Scaphoid excision and 4-corner fusion using retrograde headless compression screws.
Ball B, Bergman JW
Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg 2012 Dec;16(4):204-9. doi: 10.1097/BTH.0b013e3182688c6a. PMID: 23160552
A capsular-based vascularized distal radius graft for proximal pole scaphoid pseudarthrosis.
Sotereanos DG, Darlis NA, Dailiana ZH, Sarris IK, Malizos KN
J Hand Surg Am 2006 Apr;31(4):580-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2006.01.005. PMID: 16632051
Arthrodesis of small joints, illustrated by the carpometacarpal joint of the thumb.
Marti RK, Schröder J
Oper Orthop Traumatol 2006 Mar;18(1):57-65. doi: 10.1007/s00064-006-1162-6. PMID: 16534561
Scaphoid nonunion.
Osterman AL, Mikulics M
Hand Clin 1988 Aug;4(3):437-55. PMID: 3049638
Soft tissue interposition arthroplasty for scaphoid nonunion.
Boeckstyns ME, Kjäer L, Busch P, Holst-Nielsen F
J Hand Surg Am 1985 Jan;10(1):109-14. doi: 10.1016/s0363-5023(85)80260-4. PMID: 3968390

Clinical prediction guides

Lunocapitate versus four-corner fusion in scapholunate or scaphoid nonunion advanced collapse: a randomized controlled trial.
Schriever T, Swärd E, Wilcke M
J Hand Surg Eur Vol 2024 May;49(5):601-607. Epub 2023 Oct 30 doi: 10.1177/17531934231209872. PMID: 37903310
Vascularized versus non-vascularized bone grafting for scaphoid nonunion without avascular necrosis: a randomized clinical trial.
Fan S, Suh N, MacDermid JC, Ross D, Grewal R
J Hand Surg Eur Vol 2023 Jul;48(7):648-653. Epub 2023 Mar 1 doi: 10.1177/17531934231158992. PMID: 36861269
Free vascularized medial femoral condyle corticocancellous flap for treatment of challenging upper extremity nonunions.
Fei W, Danmou X, Dong R, Wei F, Eberlin KR, Yan C, Wusheng K
J Reconstr Microsurg 2015 Feb;31(2):124-31. Epub 2014 Sep 29 doi: 10.1055/s-0034-1390045. PMID: 25265070
Scaphoid excision and 4-corner fusion using retrograde headless compression screws.
Ball B, Bergman JW
Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg 2012 Dec;16(4):204-9. doi: 10.1097/BTH.0b013e3182688c6a. PMID: 23160552
Rapid prototyping of scaphoid and lunate bones.
Gittard SD, Narayan RJ, Lusk J, Morel P, Stockmans F, Ramsey M, Laverde C, Phillips J, Monteiro-Riviere NA, Ovsianikov A, Chichkov BN
Biotechnol J 2009 Jan;4(1):129-34. doi: 10.1002/biot.200800233. PMID: 19156737

Recent systematic reviews

Is the Repair of Acute Scapholunate Injuries Associated With Distal Radius Fractures Necessary at the Time of Osteosynthesis? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Stein A, Lalka A, Scott F, Rodriguez Fontan F
Hand (N Y) 2024 Sep;19(6):875-884. Epub 2023 Feb 17 doi: 10.1177/15589447231151259. PMID: 36802849Free PMC Article
Distal Scaphoid Excision in Treatment of Symptomatic Scaphoid Nonunion: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Mayfield CK, Gould DJ, Dusch M, Mostofi A
Hand (N Y) 2019 Jul;14(4):508-515. Epub 2018 Feb 20 doi: 10.1177/1558944718760002. PMID: 29463128Free PMC Article

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