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Total wrist arthroplasty offers improved function for severe wrist arthritis compared to fusion, with modern prostheses showing better outcomes in selected patients. This review covers wrist arthroplasty history, indications, techniques, and results.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Rheumatology

Background:

  • Severe wrist arthritis often leads to functional impairment, particularly when multiple joints are affected.
  • Arthrodesis (wrist fusion) is a common surgical treatment but results in significant motion loss.
  • Patient preference often favors total wrist arthroplasty due to potentially better functional outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the historical development of total wrist arthroplasty.
  • To outline the current indications and surgical techniques for wrist arthroplasty.
  • To discuss the outcomes and performance of contemporary wrist prostheses.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of historical and current studies on wrist arthroplasty.
  • Analysis of surgical techniques and patient selection criteria.
  • Evaluation of clinical outcomes and prosthesis durability.

Main Results:

  • Newer generation wrist prostheses demonstrate enhanced performance and durability.
  • Total wrist arthroplasty can improve daily activity performance for patients with severe arthritis.
  • Proper patient selection is crucial for successful wrist arthroplasty outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Total wrist arthroplasty is a viable alternative to arthrodesis for selected patients with severe wrist arthritis.
  • Advancements in prosthesis design have improved the success rates of wrist replacement surgery.
  • Further research should focus on long-term outcomes and comparative effectiveness.