title: Complications of wrist arthroplasty.
abstract: Total wrist arthroplasty is an alternative for patients with severe wrist arthritis who have specific requirements or desires to preserve motion. However, wrist replacement has its own unique risks and potential complications, and is not appropriate for patients with high physical demands. This article discusses these risks and complications and provides strategies to minimize risks and manage complications.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, 200 Hawkins Drive, 01077 JPP, Iowa City, IA 52242-1088, USA. brian-d-adams@uiowa.edu
authors.forename: Brian D
authors.initials: BD
authors.lastname: Adams
mesh_terms: D019643:Arthroplasty, Replacement / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000601:surgery; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D007595:Joint Prosthesis; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D016459:Prosthesis-Related Infections / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular / Q000502:physiology; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D000267:Tissue Adhesions / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D014945:Wound Healing; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*