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[Operative differential therapy of rheumatic wrists].

H Dinges¹, M Fürst, H Rüther

¹Orthopädische Klinik mit Schwerpunkt Rheumaorthopädie, Westpfalz-Klinikum GmbH Kaiserslauter/Kusel, Im Flur 1, 66869, Kusel, Germany. hdinges@westpfalz-klinikum.de

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Summary

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) frequently impacts wrists, causing significant disability. Early surgical intervention, like articulotenovynovectomy (ATS), offers better long-term outcomes for wrist pain and function compared to other methods.

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Area of Science:

Rheuma-orthopaedics
Surgical interventions for inflammatory joint diseases

Background:

Wrist involvement is a long-term complication in 90% of rheumatism patients, often being the initial symptom.
Loss of wrist function leads to severe limitations in hand functionality.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the operative treatment spectrum for wrist involvement in rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
To evaluate the efficacy and long-term results of different surgical approaches.

Main Methods:

Analysis of diagnostic indications considering disease severity, systemic therapy, and patient factors.
Review of surgical techniques including articulotenovynovectomy (ATS) for early stages and osseous stabilization for advanced stages.
Comparison of outcomes with wrist arthroplasty, noting its declining use due to poor long-term results.

Main Results:

Early soft tissue operations like ATS demonstrate good long-term results regarding pain relief, functional improvement, and tendon preservation.
Osseous stabilization techniques, ranging from partial to complete arthrodesis, are effective for advanced stages.
Wrist arthroplasty shows unfavorable long-term outcomes and a high complication rate, leading to decreased utilization.

Conclusions:

Early surgical intervention, particularly ATS, is recommended for RA patients with persistent wrist inflammation despite medical treatment.
Referral to experienced rheuma-orthopaedic surgeons is crucial for optimal management and improved patient outcomes.