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Volar Percutaneous Technique Indications The indications for volar percutaneous fixation of scaphoid fractures include nondisplaced scaphoid fractures, or minimally displaced fractures that can be reduced using K-wires as joysticks. In particular, the volar approach is useful for more distal fractures…
Relevant Anatomy The scaphoid bone functions as a link between the proximal and the distal carpal rows through ligamentous attachments and articular mechanics. It has a fairly complex and certainly unique anatomy. It is often described as having a peanut…