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What is the definition of Scaphoid Non-Union?
Scaphoid non-union refers to a condition in which a fracture of the scaphoid bone fails to heal. The scaphoid bone is one of the eight small bones that make up the wrist joint. The scaphoid bone links the other bones of the wrist together, providing stability and motion in the wrist. The scaphoid bone has a very limited blood supply, making it so it may not heal properly after a fracture, causing a non-union.
What are the symptoms of Scaphoid Non-Union?
Initially, there may be only mild symptoms of a scaphoid fracture leading to a scaphoid non-union. Symptoms of a scaphoid fracture may include tenderness over the wrist, limited range of motion of the wrist, painful thumb movement, and reduced grip strength. If a scaphoid fracture goes treated, or is treated unsuccessfully, the resulting scaphoid non-union can lead to degenerative arthritis, pain, and a loss of wrist motion.
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What are the current treatments for Scaphoid Non-Union?
Treatment for a scaphoid non-union depends on how far the non-union has progressed in terms of bone degeneration. Treatments for scaphoid non-union usually include surgery with a bone graft and internal fixation with a screw or pin. For scaphoid non-unions that have progressed to avascular necrosis (loss of blood flow), surgical debridement of the diseased bone and/or a partial or full surgical wrist fusion may be required.
Who are the top Scaphoid Non-Union Local Doctors?
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Dr. Jagdeep S. Sodhi
Orthopedics | Hand Surgery
Advanced in Scaphoid Non-Union
Dr. Jagdeep S. Sodhi
Orthopedics | Hand Surgery

Lake Pointe Orthopaedic Associates, PA

3136 Horizon Rd, Suite 100, 
Rockwall, TX 
 (319.2 mi)
972-475-8914
Languages Spoken:
English, Hindi, Punjabi, Spanish
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Jagdeep Sodhi is an Orthopedics specialist and a Hand Surgeon in Rockwall, Texas. Dr. Sodhi and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scaphoid Non-Union. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Scaphoid Non-Union, Fasciotomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Sodhi is currently accepting new patients.

Advanced in Scaphoid Non-Union
Dr. Oscar J. Currie
Orthopedics
Advanced in Scaphoid Non-Union
Dr. Oscar J. Currie
Orthopedics

Beaumont Bone & Joint Institute, P.A.

3650 Laurel Avenue, 
Beaumont, TX 
 (246.6 mi)
409-838-0346
Languages Spoken:
English
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Oscar Currie is an Orthopedics provider in Beaumont, Texas. Dr. Currie and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scaphoid Non-Union. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Dupuytren Contracture, and Rhizarthrosis.

 
 
 
 
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Dr. David W. Person
Plastic Surgery | Hand Surgery
Advanced in Scaphoid Non-Union
Dr. David W. Person
Plastic Surgery | Hand Surgery

Hand Center PA

21 Spurs Ln, Suite 248, 
San Antonio, TX 
 (93.1 mi)
210-558-7025
Languages Spoken:
English, German, Spanish
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David Person is a Plastic Surgeon and a Hand Surgeon in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Person and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scaphoid Non-Union. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Scaphoid Non-Union, Dupuytren Contracture, and Rhizarthrosis. Dr. Person is currently accepting new patients.

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What are the latest Scaphoid Non-Union Clinical Trials?
Randomized Comparison of PARtial Wrist Fusion With or Without Triquetral Excision (PARTE)
Randomized Comparison of PARtial Wrist Fusion With or Without Triquetral Excision (PARTE)
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: February 11, 2025
Intervention Type: Procedure
Study Phase: Not Applicable

Summary: This randomized clinical trial (RCT) aims to compare clinical and radiographic outcomes of different partial wrist fusion techniques in participants with post-traumatic wrist arthritis. Participants with stage II or III scapholunate advanced collapse (SLAC) or scaphoid nonunion advanced collapse (SNAC) who meet the eligibility criteria will be randomly assigned to one of two parallel groups: Group...

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The KinematX Midcarpal Total Wrist Arthroplasty: A Multicenter Prospective Registry of Clinical and Patient-Reported Outcomes
The KinematX Midcarpal Total Wrist Arthroplasty: A Multicenter Prospective Registry of Clinical and Patient-Reported Outcomes
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: November 15, 2023
Intervention Type: Device

Summary: The goal of this observational study is to learn about functional and patient reported outcomes in patient undergoing total wrist replacement with the KinematX total wrist replacement study. The main questions it aims to answer are: * What is the range of motion (flexion, extension, radial, ulnar, grip and pinch strength) at 3-, 6-, and 12-months after surgery and yearly up to 10 years among patie...

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