Scaphoid fracture

Scaphoid fracture

Scaphoid has a peculiar blood supply which makes its fracture much more clinically significant. Management of this fracture is challenging and depends upon the status of circulation. Anatomy Cashew shaped structure >80 % (except tubercle): Covered by articular cartilage Scaphoid fracture It comprises 68% of carpal bone fracture Fall on outstretched hand and radial deviating […]

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 Proximal Row Carpectomy (PRC)

Proximal Row Carpectomy (PRC)

Proximal Row Carpectomy (PRC) is the reconstruction procedure for the post-traumatic degenerative condition in the wrist however it is indicated in some acute conditions also. Especially in lunate and Scaphoid arthritis, this PRC is performed Nonunion of the scaphoid and Keinbocks disease are some common indications PRC is used as an alternative to arthrodesis who […]

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