title: Midcarpal arthrodesis.
abstract: This retrospective review of midcarpal arthrodesis was undertaken between July 1985 and March 1990. Fourteen patients were identified and 11 were available for follow-up evaluation. Mean follow-up time was 66 months (range, 48-102 months). Four patients eventually underwent total wrist arthrodesis due to continued pain. Seven patients improved and each returned to work between 3 and 4 months after surgery. Wrist motion was 50% and grip strength 65% of the normal side. Midcarpal arthrodesis has a predictable fusion rate; however, it does not reliably relieve pain.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Siegel
authors.forename: L K
authors.initials: LK
authors.lastname: Ruby
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000379:methods*; D001864:Bone Wires; D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000293:injuries* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D018737:Hand Strength / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000503:physiopathology*; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular / Q000502:physiology; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*