title: Emerging patterns in wrist osteoarthritis.
abstract: The human wrist is a composite joint which incorporates multiple smaller joints. The biomechanics of the wrist are dependent on its bony structure but also on the ligamentous constitution of its joints. This increases the complexity of the joint and reduces our ability to understand its anatomy, mechanics and pathology. Therefore, our understanding and treatment of osteoarthritis in the wrist lags behind that of other joints in the body such as the knee. We discuss some of the recent directions in the comprehension and treatment of wrist osteoarthritis.
authors.forename: Amir
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Oron
authors.affiliation: 3550 Terrace St. Pittsburgh, PA, 15261, USA. ronitwollstein@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Ronit
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Wollstein
mesh_terms: D002358:Cartilage, Articular / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000473:pathology*; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy*; D011859:Radiography; D012307:Risk Factors; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*