Operative Versus Conservative Treatment of Scaphoid Fractures

Comparison of Time to Return to Previous Activity Between Operative Treatment and Cast Immobilization of Complete Fracture of the Middle Part of the Scaphoid Without Dislocation

The aim of this study is to compare the time to return to previous activity

level between operative treatment and non-operative cast immobilization of

patients with an acute complete fracture of the middle part of the scaphoid,

without any dislocation or comminution visible CT-scan.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Mature skeleton
• Isolated, acute complete fracture of the mid third of the scaphoid

Exclusion Criteria:

• acute fractures of both hands
• one hand missing
• other injuries than scaphoid fractures
• rheumatoid, osteoarthritis or polyarthritis
• previous soft tissue injuries of the hand
• drug or alcohol abuse
• participant in trial during the previous month