Chinese Journal of Reparative and Reconstructive Surgery 2001;15(3):168-170

PROGRESS OF TREATMENT OF WRIST DISORDER BY LIMITED INTERCARPAL ARTHRODESIS

Yongqing XU ; Shizhen ZHONG ; Zhuyi LI

Country

China

Language

Chinese

Abstract

Objective To review the recent progress in the treatment of wrist disorder by limited intercarpal arthrodesis and the related experimental study. Methods Recent original articles related to limited intercarpal arthrodesis, including clinical practice and experimental study, were extensively retrieved and carefully analyzed. Results Limited intercarpal arthrodesis could relieve pain and stabilize the wrist joint with partial motion. Conclusion  With suitable indication and well selected operation approach, the limited intercarpal arthrodesis should be the optimal surgical intervention than total carpal athrodesis in the treatment of wrist disorder.