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Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
Published on: July 5, 2011
Modified arthroplasty of the distal radio-ulnar joint
1Hartford Hospital, University of Connecticut, Connecticut Children's Medical Center, Hartford, Connecticut 06106, USA. hkwatson01@aol.com
Abstract:
We report a modified arthroplasty technique for limited degenerative arthritis of the distal radio-ulnar joint, in which the proximal hyperemic portion of the joint is resected with preservation of the unaffected distal portion. The charts of ten patients, one bilateral, were retrospectively reviewed and all 11 wrists were examined after an average of 30 months. All patients reported decreased pain and increased joint function. Grip strength, supination and pronation were comparable to the opposite, unaffected side.
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