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Scaphoid fractures are uncommon in children, but if maltreated, they can result
in nonunion. The authors report a case of left scaphoid nonunion in an
11-year-old boy. The operative management of this pseudarthrosis was performed
(K-wire fixation and bone grafting of scaphoid).
After a 10-month follow-up
period, the left wrist regained a full range of motion with no impairment. The
roentgenograms showed union of the scaphoid. Surgical management of scaphoid
nonunion fractures in children offers successful fusion, with very low nonunion
rate and patient's satisfaction.

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