Radiocarpal fusion and midcarpal resection interposition arthroplasty: long-term results in severely destroyed rheumatoid wrists

Radiocarpal fusion and midcarpal resection interposition arthroplasty: long-term results in severely destroyed rheumatoid wrists

Abstract Background The aim of this retrospective study is to evaluate distal resection interposition arthroplasty of the wrist as a tool to restore mobility as well as to restore stability in severely destroyed wrist joints. Methods Thirty-four wrists in 28 rheumatoid arthritis patients were includ...

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Main Authors: Christoph Biehl, Thomas Braun, Ulrich Thormann, Amir Oda, Gabor Szalay, Stefan Rehart
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Rheumatoid arthritis
Partial wrist arthrodesis
Wrist fusion
Rheumatoid wrist
Functional outcome
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-018-2172-x

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