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Glossary Condition

Avascular necrosis (AVN)

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Also known as osteonecrosis AVN

Avascular necrosis of the scaphoid is reported in 13–40% of proximal pole fractures and approaches 100% in fractures isolating the proximal fifth. Diagnosis combines MRI signal change with intra- operative confirmation of absent punctate bleeding from the proximal fragment after debridement. AVN influences the choice between vascularised and non-vascularised reconstruction.

Articles mentioning this term

  1. FESSH preparation

    Scaphoid fractures: contemporary diagnosis and management

    Scaphoid fracture diagnosis, the SWIFFT evidence, current European practice, and stratified treatment of non-union and SNAC wrist.

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