Abstract
Background: The medial femoral condyle vascularized bone graft has grown in popularity for treating recalcitrant fracture non-unions and has become particularly useful in treating scaphoid non-union with avascular necrosis of the proximal pole. The medial femoral condyle is an excellent source of dense, well-vascularized bone and results in minimal donor site morbidity. Methods: We describe an unusual case of chronic scaphoid non-union and total scaphoid avascular necrosis in a skeletally immature patient. Scaphoid reconstruction was performed with a vascularized medial femoral condyle graft, with successful graft incorporation, and restoration of pain-free wrist motion. Conclusions: Technical considerations for harvest of the medial femoral condyle bone graft in the skeletally immature patient are discussed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 477-481 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Hand |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 1 2015 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine