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Arnold-Peter C Weiss, Robin N Kamal, Paul Shultz

    The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
    |March 5, 2013
    PubMed
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    Total wrist arthroplasty (TWA) is a cost-effective option for wrist arthritis, with modern implants improving stability and longevity. Further research is needed to compare TWA with wrist fusion outcomes.

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    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedic Surgery
    • Biomedical Engineering

    Background:

    • Total wrist arthroplasty (TWA) has evolved significantly over 40 years as a treatment for wrist arthritis.
    • Contemporary TWA implants focus on improving wrist stability, longevity, and reducing complications.
    • While wrist arthrodesis (fusion) is the current standard, TWA shows considerable clinical promise.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the evolution and current status of total wrist arthroplasty (TWA) for wrist arthritis.
    • To highlight advancements in TWA implant design and outcomes.
    • To identify the need for comparative studies between TWA and wrist arthrodesis.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of historical and current literature on total wrist arthroplasty.
    • Analysis of implant design evolution and reported clinical outcomes.

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  • Identification of research gaps in comparative effectiveness.

    • Main Results:

    • First-generation TWA designs have been substantially improved.
    • Current TWA devices aim to enhance stability, longevity, and minimize complications.
    • TWA demonstrates excellent clinical promise as a treatment for wrist arthritis.

    Conclusions:

    • Total wrist arthroplasty is a viable and evolving treatment for wrist arthritis.
    • Modern TWA implants offer potential advantages in function and complication rates.
    • Prospective studies comparing TWA with current implants to wrist arthrodesis are essential.