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MR angiogram confirms sustained blood flow in 1,2 ICSR artery of vascularized bone grafting in scaphoid nonunion treatment

  • Ioannis K. Antoniou
  • Efstratios D. Athanaselis
  • Christos Rountas
  • Antonios Koutalos
  • Zoe Dailiana
  • Konstantinos N. Malizos
  • Sokratis E. VaritimidisEmail author
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Abstract

Purpose

To evaluate the functioning of 1,2 intercompartmental supraretinacular artery (ICSRA) in vascularized bone grafting (VBG) of scaphoid nonunions with avascular necrosis of proximal pole.

Materials and methods

Fourteen patients with scaphoid nonunion were treated operatively with 1,2 ICSRA VBG. Viability of the pedicle artery was evaluated by MR angiography with intravenous contrast agent.

Results

In 13 out of 14 patients, the 1,2 ICSR artery was found to be patent and functional. Revascularization of scaphoid proximal pole was revealed in all cases, and nonunion healing was confirmed as well.

Conclusion

1,2 ICSRA VBG in scaphoid nonunion is an effective surgical technique. It combines the advantages of bone grafting and vascular supply via the transferred pedicle artery which seems to be functional postoperatively if a meticulous operative technique is used.

Keywords

Vascularized bone grafting Scaphoid nonunion 1,2 Intercompartmental supraretinacular artery MR angiography 
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Conflict of interest

All the authors certify that they have no affiliations with or involvement in any organization or entity with any financial interest (such as honoraria; educational grants; participation in speakers’ bureaus; membership, employment, consultancies, stock ownership, or other equity interest; and expert testimony or patent-licensing arrangements), or non-financial interest (such as personal or professional relationships, affiliations, knowledge or beliefs) in the subject matter or materials discussed in this manuscript. Ioannis K. Antoniou, Efstratios D. Athanaselis, Christos Rountas, Antonios Koutalos, Zoe Dailiana, Konstantinos N. Malizos, and Sokratis E. Varitimidis declare that they have no conflict of interest.

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Authors and Affiliations

  • Ioannis K. Antoniou
    • 1
  • Efstratios D. Athanaselis
    • 1
  • Christos Rountas
    • 2
  • Antonios Koutalos
    • 1
  • Zoe Dailiana
    • 1
  • Konstantinos N. Malizos
    • 1
  • Sokratis E. Varitimidis
    • 1
    Email author
  1. 1.Department of Orthopaedics, Medical SchoolUniversity of ThessalyLarissaGreece
  2. 2.Department of Radiology, Medical SchoolUniversity of ThessalyLarissaGreece

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