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Indranil Chakrabarti¹

¹'D' Floor, Rotherham General Hospital, Moorgate Road, Rotherham South Yorkshire, S60 2UD UK ; University of Sheffield Medical School Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK.

Journal of Hand and Microsurgery

|November 7, 2012

Summary

The Universal 2 wrist replacement is a preferred implant for inflammatory arthropathy patients needing joint replacement. This article details the surgical procedure and its technical considerations.

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Orthopedic Surgery
Biomedical Engineering

Background:

Inflammatory arthropathy often necessitates joint replacement surgery.
The Universal 2 wrist implant is frequently selected for these procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

To discuss the Universal 2 wrist replacement procedure.
To outline the technical aspects involved in the surgery.

Main Methods:

Surgical technique for Universal 2 wrist replacement.
Consideration of technical challenges and solutions.

Main Results:

The Universal 2 wrist replacement is a viable option for inflammatory arthropathy.
Successful implementation of the surgical procedure is detailed.

Keywords:

Wrist arthroplasty rheumatoid wrist replacement

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Technical proficiency is crucial for successful wrist joint replacement outcomes.