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Functional results and quality of life after bilateral scaphoid reconstruction: a case series

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Unilateral scaphoid non-union remains a major problem, which can lead to major functional limitations. Until now there is no evidence of outcome of the rare case of bilateral scaphoid non-unions and in how far two-stage bilateral reconstruction affects functional results and the quality of life. Between 1997 and 2010, altogether four bilateral scaphoid non-unions were treated in the centre and retrospectively analyzed. The mean follow-up was performed 36.8 months after reconstruction. The measures included analysis of patient data, analysis of functional measures and quality of life after follow-up. The reconstructions were performed with implantation of a free, non-vascularized iliac crest bone graft (4), osteosynthesis with implantation of a pedicled vascularized bone graft (3) and osteosynthesis with cancellous bone graft (1). The mean range of motion of the wrist was extension/flexion 111.3°. The average grip strength by JAMAR dynamometer showed right versus left sight 32.7 kg (±3.5) versus 33.7 (±2.9). The evaluation of the DASH score resulted in 11.6 (±12.5), the SF36 scale in 87.1 (±9.2) points. The present case series for the first time demonstrated functional mid-term results of the rare event of bilateral scaphoid reconstruction after non-union. With respect to the impact on one affected hand, functional results, DASH score and quality of life are excellent and thus justify good prognosis in patient education after injury.

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  1. Department of Hand, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Burn Centre, BG Trauma Centre, Ludwig-Guttmann-Str. 13, 67071, Ludwigshafen/Rhine, Germany

    Marcus Corsten, Christian Heffinger, Leila Kolios, Marcus Lehnhardt, Berthold Bickert & Christoph Hirche

  2. Department of Hand and Plastic Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany

    Marcus Corsten, Christian Heffinger, Leila Kolios, Marcus Lehnhardt, Berthold Bickert & Christoph Hirche

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Corsten, M., Heffinger, C., Kolios, L. et al. Functional results and quality of life after bilateral scaphoid reconstruction: a case series. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 133, 283–286 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00402-012-1642-0

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