title: The role of arthroplasty and arthrodesis following trauma to the upper extremity.
abstract: Intra-articular fractures in the hand and wrist are common. Prompt treatment with adequate fixation to allow early motion provides the best chance for a successful outcome. Arthrodesis and arthroplasty are the two main options for treatment of residual pain, deformity, or instability in the hand. Management of late wrist symptoms may include proximal row carpectomy, limited wrist fusion, or complete wrist fusion.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Allegheny University Hospitals, Allegheny General, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
authors.forename: B J
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Divelbiss
authors.forename: M E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Baratz
mesh_terms: D001134:Arm Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D001168:Arthritis / Q000601:surgery; D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000379:methods; D001178:Arthroplasty; D002348:Carpal Bones; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D005384:Finger Joint / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000601:surgery