title: Partial carpal arthrodesis as treatment of local degenerative changes in the wrist joints.
abstract: Twelve patients with partial arthrodesis of the wrist were re-evaluated. The follow-up time ranged from 1 year 2 months to 13 years. In 10 cases the indication for operation was isolated scapho-trapezial osteoarthritis, and in two cases isolated degenerative changes following perilunar luxation. Bony union was achieved in 9 cases, and these patients experienced relief of pain. One of the patients with non-union did not improve at all, another used a stabilizing bandage at work and the third had no complaints. Degenerative changes in the adjacent joints of the wrist were not seen. A disadvantage of this operation seems to be the long period of treatment.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology; D059408:Pain Management; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000601:surgery*