Wrist arthrodesis.
Arthrodesis of the wrist is an excellent procedure indicated only in carefully selected and evaluated cases. Eleven patients with various pathological lesions were treated by a modification of standard surgical techniques. Good stability and bone graft placement was secured by an easily removed internal fixation device. External immobilization was required for minimal periods of time. The end results were satisfactory.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000379:methods*; D001858:Bone Nails; D002648:Child; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007085:Ilium / Q000637:transplantation; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D011182:Postoperative Care; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*