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Intercarpal arthrodesis by dowel bone grafting.

M J Sandow1, Y L Wai, M G Hayes

  • 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Trauma, Royal Adelaide Hospital, South Australia.

Journal of Hand Surgery (Edinburgh, Scotland)
|August 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

This study presents a precise surgical technique for intercarpal arthrodesis using bone grafts. The method ensures stable wrist fusion, maintaining proper alignment and achieving a high success rate with minimal complications.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Hand and Wrist Surgery
  • Bone Grafting Techniques

Background:

  • Intercarpal arthrodesis is crucial for restoring wrist stability and function.
  • Achieving a stable fusion with correct carpal alignment is essential for successful outcomes.
  • Existing techniques may have limitations in precision or fusion rates.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe and evaluate a precise surgical technique for intercarpal arthrodesis.
  • To assess the efficacy and reproducibility of using an iliac crest dowel bone graft for wrist fusion.
  • To report the fusion rates and clinical outcomes of this specific surgical approach.

Main Methods:

  • A surgical technique involving tube saws to create an arthrodesis bed.
  • Insertion of a precisely sized iliac crest dowel bone graft with an interference fit.

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  • Application of the technique in 24 patients for medial and lateral column intercarpal fusions over two years.

    • Main Results:

    • All 24 patients achieved solid wrist fusion by the tenth post-operative month.
    • The technique demonstrated precision, reproducibility, and technical simplicity.
    • Minimal donor site morbidity was observed in the patient cohort.

    Conclusions:

    • The described technique provides a reliable method for achieving stable intercarpal arthrodesis.
    • High fusion rates and low complication rates support the efficacy of this approach.
    • This surgical method offers a precise and reproducible option for wrist fusion procedures.