Table 3. CT investigation of union on a randomized subgroup of non- or minimally displaced scaphoid waist fractures.
6 wks | 10 wks | 14 wks | 6 months | 12 months | |
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Cast immobilization (N = 23) | |||||
Union | 19 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Uncertain union | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Internal fixation (N = 15) | |||||
Union | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
Uncertain union | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |