Management of complications of wrist arthroplasty and wrist fusion.
The human wrist joint is unique from functional and anatomic standpoints. Numerous articulations exist within the wrist that allow for many options for partial wrist fusion and arthroplasty. In cases of pancarpal disease, fusion or arthroplasty of the entire wrist joint can be performed. Because of the high functional demand of the wrist, many of these surgical options can fail, leading to devastating complications. This article addresses the types of fusions and arthroplasties available for the wrist and discusses the potential complications associated with each. Methods to prevent these complications are presented and those to treat them once they have occurred are discussed.
The Philadelphia Hand Center, 834 Chestnut Street, Suite G114, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA.
Michael P
MP
Gaspar
The Philadelphia Hand Center, 834 Chestnut Street, Suite G114, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA.
Patrick M
PM
Kane
The Philadelphia Hand Center, 834 Chestnut Street, Suite G114, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA; Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 132 South 10th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA. Electronic address: ekshin@handcenters.com.
Eon K
EK
Shin
D001168:Arthritis / Q000601:surgery; D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000009:adverse effects; D001178:Arthroplasty / Q000009:adverse effects; D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery*; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*
Arthrodesis; Arthroplasty; Fusion; Total partial revision; Wrist complications