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Radiographic union was assessed at 3, 6, and 12\u00a0months. Functional outcomes were measured using the QuickDASH score preoperatively and at 12\u00a0months postoperatively. Graft use was determined intraoperatively based on defect characteristics. Statistical analyses included non-parametric tests and multivariable models.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      The mean patient age was 24.5\u2009\u00b1\u20095.4\u00a0years, and 94.7% were male. Scaphoid nonunion was present in 11 patients (57.9%), and autologous bone grafting was performed in 15 (78.9%). Radiographic consolidation was achieved in 94.7% of cases at 12\u00a0months. QuickDASH scores improved significantly (mean change: 20.6 points;\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009&lt;\u20090.001). There were no significant differences in union or functional outcomes between grafted and non-grafted patients (\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20091.000 and\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.115, respectively). Interestingly, patients with nonunions demonstrated significantly better postoperative function than those with acute fractures (\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.034),\u00a0although this did not exceed the minimal clinically important difference. Multivariable analysis failed to identify predictors of union or function, explaining only 37% of the variance.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Volar locked plate fixation provides high union rates and significant functional improvement in scaphoid fractures and nonunions. Bone grafting did not confer additional benefit, supporting selective rather than routine use. 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