title: [Exercise-stable arthrodesis of the area of the wrist joint using bone staplers].
abstract: In 32 of 40 cases of limited wrist fusion using bone staples, immobilization after wound healing was unnecessary. In 27 of 30 controlled cases, we found adequate bone healing. Two cases of non-union and one case of partial healing were due to the operative technique, not to the method of fixation.
authors.affiliation: Abteilung für Plastische Chirurgie und Handchirurgie, St. Antonius-Hospital Eschweiler.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Hess
authors.forename: H E
authors.initials: HE
authors.lastname: Nick
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000295:instrumentation*; D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011542:Pseudarthrosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular / Q000502:physiology; D013528:Surgical Staplers; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*
vernacular_title: Ubungsstabile Arthrodesen im Handwurzelbereich unter Verwendung von Knochenstaplern.