Surgical management of the arthritic wrist

Wrist destruction by rheumatoid arthritis adversely affects hand function and increases the risk of finger deformities. Surgical management is indicated not only for salvage of end-stage wrist deformity but to alleviate pain and reduce progression of deformity at earlier stages. Available procedures...

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Published inInstructional course lectures Vol. 53; p. 41
Main Author Adams, Brian D
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 2004
Subjects
Arthritis, Rheumatoid - surgery
Arthrodesis - methods
Humans
Orthopedic Procedures - methods
Wrist Joint - surgery
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Summary:Wrist destruction by rheumatoid arthritis adversely affects hand function and increases the risk of finger deformities. Surgical management is indicated not only for salvage of end-stage wrist deformity but to alleviate pain and reduce progression of deformity at earlier stages. Available procedures include arthroscopic synovectomy, partial and complete arthrodesis, and implant arthroplasty. Procedure selection is highly dependent on disease characteristics and patient needs.
ISSN:0065-6895