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Metacarpal Small Incision for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Published on: April 5, 2024
[Progress of treatment of wrist disorder by limited intercarpal arthrodesis]
1Center of Orthopedics of PLA, Kunming General Hospital, Kunming Yunnan, P.R. China 650032.
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.

