title: Denervation of the wrist.
abstract: In a series of 48 painfully restricted wrists denervation was used during a 6-year period on wide indications as a surgical alternative. The observation time averaged 2.4 years. Pain relief occurred in 56% of the patients. Considering the simplicity of the method and the lack of serious complications, it is concluded that denervation of the wrist is worth trying as a palliative measure prior to more extensive surgery.
mesh_terms: D003714:Denervation; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000628:therapy; D059408:Pain Management; D011542:Pseudarthrosis / Q000628:therapy; D014953:Wrist / Q000601:surgery*