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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?
Loukia Papatheodorou
Elite in Scaphoid Non-Union
Elite in Scaphoid Non-Union

Orthopaedic Specialists-UPMC

4803 Northern Pike, 
Monroeville, PA 
Languages Spoken:
English, French, Greek
Accepting New Patients

Loukia Papatheodorou, MD, is a graduate of the University of Thessaly Medical School in Biopolis, Larissa, Greece. She completed residencies at the University of Thessaly and Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina, and a fellowship in Hand and Upper extremity surgery at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. Dr. Papatheodorou is currently a Clinical Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at University of Pittsburgh. She speaks English, Greek, and French. Dr. Papatheodorou is board-certified in Orthopaedic Surgery by the Greece-European Union. She specializes in the treatment of hand surgery, carpal tunnel syndrome, wrist and elbow conditions, rotator cuff tears, wrist and elbow fractures, shoulder conditions and arthroscopic surgery and sees patients at locations in Pittsburgh, McKeesport, and Monroeville. Dr. Papatheodorou is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scaphoid Non-Union. Her top areas of expertise are Scaphoid Non-Union, Kienbock's Disease, Mononeuritis Multiplex, Nerve Decompression, and Osteotomy.

Edward T. Su
Advanced in Scaphoid Non-Union
Hand Surgery
Advanced in Scaphoid Non-Union
Hand Surgery

Summit Orthopedics

319 South Main Street, 
River Falls, WI 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Edward Su, M.D., is an orthopedic hand surgeon specializing in treatment of the hand, wrist, and elbow. He has a special interest in hand arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, reconstructive and endoscopic surgery, and sports-related injuries. Dr. Su is Harvard educated, and completed his fellowship in hand and upper extremities at the University of Florida. “Driving, cooking, bathing, using tools, computers, and playing sports—we interact with the world largely through our hands, and I appreciate the importance of staying active and pain-free.”. Dr. Su is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scaphoid Non-Union. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb, Ganglion Cyst, Tennis Elbow, and Fasciotomy.

 
 
 
 
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Michael J. Forseth
Advanced in Scaphoid Non-Union
Advanced in Scaphoid Non-Union

Summit Orthopedics

2620 Eagan Woods Drive, Floor 1, 
Eagan, MN 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Michael Forseth, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in the hand, wrist, and elbow. He has a special interest in complex reconstructive surgery and microsurgery, serving patients in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area. He completed his hand surgery fellowship at the University of Cincinnati, and he is a frequent recipient of the Top Doctor designation in Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. He is very involved in volunteering his surgical skills to underserved communities through One World Surgery. “Volunteering overseas, in places like Haiti, Columbia, and Honduras, continues to be a positive influence on my practice. My experiences there have broadened my perspective about what I do here—personally and professionally.”. Dr. Forseth 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, Ganglion Cyst, and Tennis Elbow.

What are the latest Scaphoid Non-Union Clinical Trials?
Randomized Comparison of PARtial Wrist Fusion With or Without Triquetral Excision (PARTE)

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

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...