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Total wrist arthroplasty.

Matthew C Anderson1, Brian D Adams

  • 1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Iowa, 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA.

Hand Clinics
|November 9, 2005
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Total wrist arthroplasty preserves motion and hand function, offering an alternative to fusion for arthritic wrists. Modern prosthetic designs enhance stability and reduce risks, improving outcomes with proper patient selection and surgical planning.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Biomedical engineering
  • Hand surgery

Background:

  • Arthritis often affects both wrists, leading to pain and functional limitations.
  • Traditional treatments like fusion sacrifice motion, impacting daily activities.
  • Total wrist arthroplasty (TWA) aims to restore function while preserving motion.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the benefits of total wrist arthroplasty (TWA) in managing wrist arthritis.
  • To compare TWA with wrist fusion for patients with bilateral wrist arthritis.
  • To highlight advancements in prosthetic design and their impact on TWA outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on total wrist arthroplasty.
  • Analysis of outcomes associated with different prosthetic designs.

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  • Emphasis on patient selection, preoperative planning, and surgical technique.

    • Main Results:

    • Total wrist arthroplasty preserves range of motion and improves hand function for daily and vocational activities.
    • Newer prosthetic designs offer improved range of motion, wrist balance, and implant stability.
    • These advancements reduce the risk of loosening compared to older designs.

    Conclusions:

    • Total wrist arthroplasty is often preferable to fusion for patients with bilateral wrist arthritis.
    • Success is contingent upon careful patient selection, meticulous preoperative planning, and skilled surgical execution.
    • Advancements in prosthetic technology continue to improve the efficacy and longevity of TWA.