August 2026 • Latest scientific publication
Scaphoid nonunion: a minimally invasive technique that has proven itself
Dr Chihab Taleb, together with Dr Thomas Zappaterra, has just published a new scientific study on the treatment of scaphoid nonunion — a wrist fracture that never healed — using bone grafting performed entirely under arthroscopy.
The publication confirms the reliability of this minimally invasive technique: union was achieved in the large majority of cases, including for long-standing fractures that had failed to heal for several years — up to 6 years in this study.
An approach that limits scarring, preserves the tissue around the bone, and allows for a faster recovery than conventional open surgery. To learn more about this condition, see our dedicated page on scaphoid nonunion (available in French).
Surgery performed through small incisions, under video control.
Published in the Journal of Hand Surgery Global Online (2026). This article is intended for readers seeking the full scientific and methodological detail of the study.