[Experiences and results in the treatment of scaphoid fractures and pseudarthroses of the hand with special reference Matti-Russe osteoplasty].

The author deals with the specific problems involved in the diagnosis of scaphoid fractures and the mechanical causes responsible for non-union of the scaphoid bone because of movements of the hand joint and blood supply of the scaphoid bone. Reference is made to details of surgery according to Matti and Matti-Russe which the author considers to be particularly important while assuming that the reader is already familiar with the technique. Emphasis is also placed on the importance of sufficiently long and careful immobilisation and subsequent physiotherapy. Alternative methods of surgery in special cases and advanced non-unions or arthroses of the hand joint are indicated and the results of treatment conducted by the author during the period 1. 1. 1967 to 31. 12. 1979 are tabulated.