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World J Orthop. Feb 18, 2026; 17(2): 112889
Published online Feb 18, 2026. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v17.i2.112889
Published online Feb 18, 2026. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v17.i2.112889
Table 3 Wrist function outcomes according to capsulotomy design, mean ± SD
| Outcome variables | L-shaped capsulotomy (mini-dorsal approach) (n = 12) | Z-shaped capsulotomy (dorsal approach) (n = 25) | P value |
| Flexion ROM (°) | 73.75 ± 7.7 (60-80) | 71.6 ± 6 (55-80) | 0.33 |
| Extension ROM (°) | 63.75 ± 12 (45-80) | 64.2 ± 7.4 (50-80) | 0.71 |
| Total ROM (°) | 137.5 ± 19.4 (110-160) | 135.8 ± 12 (115-160) | 0.52 |
| Radial deviation (°) | 15 ± 4.2 (8-20) | 13.5 ± 3.8 (7-20) | 0.29 |
| Ulnar deviation (°) | 29.9 ± 6.3 (20-35) | 25.2 ± 6.9 (17-36) | 0.07 |
| VAS, median (min-max) | 0 (0-3), 0.5 ± 1 | 0 (0-3), 0.48 ± 0.9 | 0.9 |
| Grip strength (kg) | 47.79 ± 3.6 (40-52.5) | 42.96 ± 9.5 (20-53) | 0.16 |
| Grip strength ratio (%) | 91.21 ± 5 (78.7-97.22) | 87.92 ± 5.9 (71.9-97) | 0.05 |
- Citation: Elshahhat A, Ahmed M, Saleh A, Abed Y, Elashmawy H, Nour K. Necessity of grafting in scaphoid nonunion fixation: A comparative outcome analysis. World J Orthop 2026; 17(2): 112889
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-5836/full/v17/i2/112889.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v17.i2.112889