Healing of a scaphoid nonunion using human bone morphogenetic protein.
J Hand Surg Am
; 30(3): 528-33, 2005 May.
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ABSTRACT
A chronic nonunion of a proximal pole fracture of the scaphoid was treated by curettage of the nonunion, single K-wire fixation, and implantation of 50 mg of human bone morphogenetic protein followed by 12 weeks of cast immobilization without any conventional corticocancellous bone grafting or rigid screw fixation. Radiographs showed signs of bony healing by 12 weeks and a magnetic resonance imaging scan 6 years after surgery showed no signs of avascular necrosis. The potential future applications of human bone morphogenetic protein in hand surgery are discussed.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Consolidação da Fratura
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Proteínas Morfogenéticas Ósseas
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Osso Escafoide
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Fraturas não Consolidadas
Limite:
Adolescent
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2005
Tipo de documento:
Article