Stabilization of the ulnar side of the rheumatoid wrist, following radiocarpal Swanson's implant arthroplasty and resection of the distal ulna.
A report on the use of a portion of the extensor carpi ulnaris tendon tenodesed into the distal end of the cut ulna as a technique for stabilizing the ulnar side of the rheumatoid wrist following radiocarpal Swanson's implant arthroplasty in 28 patients.
D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007595:Joint Prosthesis; D008722:Methods; D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D014457:Ulna / Q000601:surgery*; D014955:Wrist Joint
D012826:Silicone Elastomers