title: Limited wrist fusion.
abstract: Limited wrist fusion can provide patients a measure of pain relief with retention of a functional range of motion. Recent biomechanic investigations have shed light on the potential benefits of such procedures. Clinical studies have demonstrated the usefulness of limited wrist fusion for the treatment of numerous conditions involving the wrist. Significant complications are associated with many of these fusions and should be considered before performing these procedures.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, USA.
authors.forename: A D
authors.initials: AD
authors.lastname: Mih
mesh_terms: D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000379:methods*; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*