[Wrist prostheses].
The indications and the complications of the total wrist prostheses limited its diffusion. The complexity of the wrist joint improve the conception of the implant who respected the biomechanics. The experience and the follow-up are too short. All implants respect the wrist biomechanics, but the carpus' fixation is the main cause of loosening.
Chantelot
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Service de chirurgie de la main et du membre supérieur, hôpital Roger-Salengro, CHRU de Lille, 59037 Lille, France. c.chantelot@wanadoo.fr
D019643:Arthroplasty, Replacement / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007595:Joint Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects; D011474:Prosthesis Design