title: Modified arthroplasty of the distal radio-ulnar joint.
abstract: We report a modified arthroplasty technique for limited degenerative arthritis of the distal radio-ulnar joint, in which the proximal hyperemic portion of the joint is resected with preservation of the unaffected distal portion. The charts of ten patients, one bilateral, were retrospectively reviewed and all 11 wrists were examined after an average of 30 months. All patients reported decreased pain and increased joint function. Grip strength, supination and pronation were comparable to the opposite, unaffected side.
authors.affiliation: Hartford Hospital, University of Connecticut, Connecticut Children's Medical Center, Hartford, Connecticut 06106, USA. hkwatson01@aol.com
authors.forename: H K
authors.initials: HK
authors.lastname: Watson
authors.forename: R L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Manzo
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001168:Arthritis / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D001178:Arthroplasty / Q000379:methods*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D018737:Hand Strength / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D010147:Pain Measurement; D011859:Radiography; D011884:Radius / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D020127:Recovery of Function / Q000502:physiology; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013997:Time Factors; D014457:Ulna / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery*