Results of Malti Russe procedure for non union of scaphoid

ABSTRACT

15 symptomatic patients with ununited scaphoid fractures were treated by volar cortico cancellous bone grafting. Duration of nonunion before surgery ranged between 3 months and 1.5 years. All patients were treated by the same technique except one patient who had the addition of limited carpal fusion. Overall assessment revealed excellent satisfaction with this line of treatment regarding wrist motion, grip strength and return to work