title: Degenerative disorders of the carpus.
abstract: Degenerative arthritis of the human wrist follows specific patterns. The patterns do not change with time. Degenerative arthritis progresses within the framework of these patterns. Specific therapeutic approaches have been developed for the treatment of degenerative arthritis of the wrist, with an emphasis on maintaining painless range of motion and power function capability.
mesh_terms: D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000379:methods; D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011859:Radiography; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging