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Arthroscopic-assisted osteotomy has emerged as a promising technique due to its precision and minimally invasive nature. We present a new arthroscopic assisted minimally invasive technique for treating isolated dislocated die punch fracture nascent malunion of the scaphoid fossa. We treated an isolated scaphoid die punch nascent malunion, with a 5 mm joint surface depression. Using a 3-4 portal and a 30-degree curved mini osteotome, we performed an intra-articular osteotomy of the fragment. A small 2\u00a0cm skin incision over the Lister tubercle and a 1\u00a0cm bone window facilitated the introduction of a 30-degree curved curette to elevate and anatomically reduce the fragment under arthroscopic guidance. Definitive fixation was achieved with 3 K-wires. Postoperative x-rays at 6 weeks show complete fracture consolidation, confirmed by a subsequent computed tomography scan. At 3 months, patients demonstrated satisfactory clinical recovery with wrist range of motion and grip strength equal to the contralateral wrist, returning to normal activities.<\/jats:p>\n          <jats:p>This technique is feasible and safe, minimizing soft tissue damage, preserving proprioception and vascularity, and enabling faster recovery.<\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.1097\/bth.0000000000000499","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2024,11,26]],"date-time":"2024-11-26T07:00:40Z","timestamp":1732604440000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1097\/lww.0000000000001000","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Minimally Invasive Arthroscopic\u2013Assisted Treatment for Isolated Scaphoid Fossa Die Punch Nascent Malunion"],"prefix":"10.1097","volume":"29","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0001-7144-9655","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Lucian Lior","family":"Marcovici","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Hand and Microsurgery Unit, 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