title: [Arthrodesis of the wrist in arthritis].
abstract: The AO technique of wrist arthrodesis with an embedded iliac crest bone graft is a stable kind of fixation that allows early range of motion. Solid fusion with correction of the deformity and relief of pain can be achieved. A correct position in dorsal extension and ulnar abduction will improve hand function, but a decrease in grip strength must be expected.
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Unfallchirurgie, Plastische und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Georg-August-Universität, Göttingen.
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Knopp
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Schmidtmann
authors.forename: K M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Stürmer
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D001860:Bone Plates; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D005260:Female; D018737:Hand Strength; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000601:surgery*; D011859:Radiography; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000502:physiology / Q000601:surgery*
vernacular_title: Arthrodese des Handgelenks bei Arthrosen.