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Proximal Row Carpectomy.

David P Green¹, Aimee C Perreira¹, Lisa K Longhofer¹

¹The Hand Center of San Antonio, Department of Orthopaedics, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX.

The Journal of Hand Surgery

|June 29, 2015

Summary

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Proximal row carpectomy (PRC) is a respected hand surgery. A modified PRC technique offers an alternative when capitate cartilage is damaged, achieving good long-term results with careful patient selection.

Keywords:

Wrist carpals salvage scapholunate advanced collapse wrist surgical technique

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Background:

Proximal row carpectomy (PRC) is a recognized surgical procedure for wrist conditions.
Standard PRC requires intact cartilage on the capitate's proximal pole and the radius's lunate fossa.
Cartilage damage in these areas necessitates alternative surgical approaches.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the efficacy of a modified Proximal Row Carpectomy (PRC) technique.
To assess the suitability of the Salomon and Eaton modification for cases with capitate cartilage damage.
To highlight the importance of preserving the radioscaphocapitate ligament during PRC.

Main Methods:

Review of surgical techniques for Proximal Row Carpectomy (PRC).
Analysis of the Salomon and Eaton modification as an alternative to standard PRC.
Emphasis on the critical surgical step of preserving the radioscaphocapitate ligament.

Main Results:

The Salomon and Eaton modification is a viable alternative when capitate cartilage is damaged.
Preservation of the radioscaphocapitate ligament is crucial for successful outcomes.
Good long-term results are achievable with this modified PRC approach.

Conclusions:

Modified Proximal Row Carpectomy (PRC) provides a valuable option for specific wrist conditions involving cartilage damage.
Careful patient selection, particularly for individuals engaged in heavy manual labor, is key to successful surgical outcomes.
The procedure demonstrates potential for good long-term functional recovery.