FIXATION OF FRACTURE SCAPHOID WITH HEADLESS COMPRESSION SCREWA PROSPECTIVE STUDY ASSESSING FUNCTIONAL OUTCOME

Abstract

Introduction: Scaphoid fractures are among the most common injuries which are usually resulting from RTA, Accidental fall, Sports injury. The greatest problems for the orthopaedic surgeon to treating the unstable scaphoid fracture and the complications (persistent pain at wrist, non-union, hypertrophic scar) occur from Herbert screw xation that results in wrist strength. 25 patients were included in our study Material And Methods: from OCTOBER 2019 to APRIL 2021, with subsequent period of follow up of 6 months (OCTOBER 2021). 25 patients with scaphoid fracture treated by operative xation by Herbert screw. Regarding functional results, 24 case Results: s (96%) had no difculty doing day to day activity, in last follow up according to Modied Mayo Wrist Score. Regarding post-operative complications, Scar tenderness (2 cases, 8%) was seen and treated with local inltration of corticosteroids. One patient had developed cast failure and one patient had developed persistent pain. Conclusion: We have concluded that fractures of scaphoid when xed with headless compression screw shows excellent functional outcome.