Total wrist arthroplasty

Orthopedics. 2004 Mar;27(3):278-84. doi: 10.3928/0147-7447-20040301-12.

Abstract

With the advent of newer prosthetic designs, total wrist arthroplasty provides a functional range of motion, better wrist balance, reduced risk of loosening, and better implant stability.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Arthrodesis
  • Arthroplasty, Replacement / methods*
  • Humans
  • Prosthesis Design
  • Reoperation
  • Wrist Joint / surgery*