title: History and design considerations for arthroplasty around the wrist.
abstract: The history and evolution of both soft tissue and implant arthroplasty about the wrist are discussed, including carpometacarpal, radiocarpal, and distal radioulnar joints. Technical considerations for arthroplasty are reviewed, including factors affecting implant osseointegration, implant articulation/constraint, and management of complications.
authors.affiliation: Orthopedic and Hand Surgery, Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, PA, USA. jonathan.rosenfeld@pahandcenter.com
authors.forename: Jonathan F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Rosenfeld
authors.forename: James J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Nicholson
mesh_terms: D001174:Arthrodesis; D001178:Arthroplasty / Q000639:trends; D019643:Arthroplasty, Replacement / Q000639:trends; D001843:Bone Cements; D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000601:surgery; D052737:Carpometacarpal Joints / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D007595:Joint Prosthesis; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000601:surgery; D016348:Osseointegration; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D018579:Patient Selection; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D016459:Prosthesis-Related Infections / Q000517:prevention & control; D016879:Salvage Therapy; D013710:Tendons / Q000601:surgery; D051222:Trapezium Bone / Q000601:surgery; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*
chemical_list: D001843:Bone Cements