Common pathways of degenerative arthritis of the wrist.
Carpal arthrosis secondary to scapholunate advanced collapse is described in terms of pathomechanics, radiographic features, and treatment. In addition, a differential diagnosis of carpal arthrosis is presented. Emphasis is placed on the similarity of injury patterns observed in a variety of disease processes affecting the wrist.
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland.
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D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D002131:Calcium Pyrophosphate; D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000293:injuries; D002805:Chondrocalcinosis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000150:complications; D006073:Gout / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000150:complications; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D010007:Osteochondritis / Q000150:complications; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000150:complications; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000503:physiopathology*
D002131:Calcium Pyrophosphate