Role of platelet rich plasma in fracture non-union of scaphoid: Case series

Abstract

This case series of 4 patients was studied at Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong from 2007 to 2011 to evaluate the clinical and radiological outcome of scaphoid fracture non-union treated with Open reduction and internal fixation ORIF supplemented with Bone Graft (BG) from iliac crest and Platelet Rich Plasma PRP. The purpose was to achieve union with pain free adequate range of movement. Patients presenting with scaphoid fracture non-union were included in our study. Total 4 patients with an average age of 35±7.7 years (range 31 to 47 years) and mean follow-up of 21.75±14.97 months, (range 05 months to 3.5 years) were included. All patients achieved union with pain free Range of motion of wrist as well as thumb. We recommend open reduction and internal fixation with bone graft along with platelets rich plasma for non-union of scaphoid.