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A safe zone of dorsal scaphoid approach: an anatomic study of proximal dorsal vessel foramina

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The dorsal approach to the scaphoid carries a risk of injuring its nutrient vessels. This cadaveric study identified a safe zone dorsally, which extends from the proximal pole to 11.3 mm distally along the scaphoid axis. Level of evidence: Level V

Source: Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume)

DOI: 10.1177/17531934241265086

Authors: Chaiyos Vinitpairot, Pongsapuk Sawaddirak, Surachai Sae-Jung, Surut Jianmongkol

Institution: Khon Kaen University

Language: English

Topic: Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4401727635

FWCI: 0.76

Cites: 3

Cited by: 2

Related to: 10