scholarly journals Thomas Edison (1847–1931). Biography with special reference to X-rays

2017 ◽  
Vol 66 (6) ◽  
pp. 499-507
Author(s):  
Richard F. Mould
Keyword(s):  
Special Reference ◽  
X Rays

Natural History of Scaphoid Non-Union, with Special Reference to “Asymptomatic” Cases

1992 ◽  
Vol 17 (6) ◽  
pp. 697-700 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. LINDSTRÖM ◽  
Å. NYSTRÖM
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Natural History ◽  
Special Reference ◽  
Prognostic Indicator ◽  
X Rays ◽  
Degenerative Arthritis ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Non Union ◽  
History Of ◽  
Carpal Joint

33 patients with non-union of the carpal scaphoid were diagnosed by X-ray examination two to 37 years following the original trauma. All of the patients could be contacted and summoned for a re-examination ten to 17 years later. X-rays revealed a 100% incidence of progressive radio-carpal osteoarthritis. It is concluded that freedom of pain is not a reliable prognostic indicator, and that all patients with non-union of the carpal scaphoid are likely to benefit from surgical treatment of the pseudarthrosis. The only exception to this rule might be the patient in whom the radio-carpal joint is already deteriorated by an advanced degenerative arthritis.

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