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The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery British Volume
Vol. 79-B, Issue 3 | Pages 418 - 421
1 May 1997
Inoue G Shionoya K

We describe a semi-closed method of Herbert screw fixation for acute fractures of the scaphoid. All 40 patients treated achieved solid union with satisfactory wrist function. This technique gave a significantly shorter time to union and allowed an earlier return to manual labour compared with conservative treatment. There were no complications.

Semi-closed insertion requires considerable skill, but produces consistently satisfactory results after minimal exposure of the scaphoid.