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Wrist Arthritis and Arthrodesis: Preserving Function, Minimizing Problems. Hand Clin 2023 Aug;39(3):353-365

Date

07/16/2023

Pubmed ID

37453763

DOI

10.1016/j.hcl.2023.04.001

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-85164408042 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   1 Citation

Abstract

Wrist arthritis is a common condition with numerous causes and presentations. Several management options exist, and treatment should be individualized based on patient age, comorbidities, occupation, duration of symptoms, and failed treatment modalities. Arthroscopy and denervation are appealing because of shorter recovery time and preservation of motion, but duration of effectiveness varies between patients. Patients who fail these smaller procedures or those with pancarpal arthrosis are treated effectively with total wrist arthrodesis or total wrist arthroplasty in lower-demand patients. This article reviews causes and patterns of wrist arthritis and discusses treatment strategies aimed at preserving function and minimizing complications.

Author List

LoGiudice A, Awan H

Author

Anthony J. LoGiudice MD Associate Professor in the Orthopaedic Surgery department at Medical College of Wisconsin




MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Arthritis
Arthrodesis
Arthroplasty, Replacement
Humans
Wrist
Wrist Joint