[Multicentric study of 143 cases of resection of the proximal carpal bones]

Proximal row carpectomy is an old procedure but the good results published in the literature, it still has bad reputation. The authors conducted a retrospective multicentric study in 143 patients, 128 of whom were post-traumatic cases. And results were good in terms of pain relief. Increase in grip strength was observed in 80% of cases. Wrist range of motion was not improved by resection. The results were not predicted by preoperative status. No prognostic factor could be defined on the basis of study.