Preiser's disease treated by pronotor quadratus pedicled bone graft

Kara T., Gunal I.

JOURNAL OF PLASTIC SURGERY AND HAND SURGERY, vol.48, no.6, pp.455-456, 2014 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 48 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2014
  • Doi Number: 10.3109/2000656x.2014.971803
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF PLASTIC SURGERY AND HAND SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.455-456
  • Keywords: Scaphoid, Preiser's disease, pronator quadratus
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

There is no evidence-based treatment protocol for Preiser's disease. This case report studies seven cases treated by pronator quadratus pedicled bone graft. Three years after the operation, all patients had good or excellent results. This technique is advocated for stage 2 Preiser's disease.