Flexible implant resection arthroplasty for the rheumatoid hand and wrist.
Surgery of destroyed joints in the hand and wrist in the arthritic patient can be added to the armamentarium of the reconstructive arthritis surgeon. With proper patient selection, appropriate surgical technique, and postoperative management, rewarding results with freedom of pain and improved function can be expected.
D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D001178:Arthroplasty / Q000379:methods*; D005384:Finger Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D006227:Hand Deformities, Acquired / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008662:Metacarpophalangeal Joint / Q000601:surgery; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000601:surgery*; D011182:Postoperative Care; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D012828:Silicones; D013933:Thumb / Q000601:surgery; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000601:surgery*
D012828:Silicones