Related Experiment Video
Updated: Mar 31, 2026

Preliminary Study on Acupuncture Combined with Grain-sized Moxibustion for Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis with Finger Joint Pain
Published on: May 16, 2025
The Role of Wrist Fusion and Wrist Arthroplasty in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Jagmeet Bhamra, Kuljeet Bhamra, Sandip Hindocha
1Clinical Lecturer, University College London Institute of Orthopaedics and Musculoskeletal Science, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, London, HA7 4LP,. United Kingdom.
Abstract:
Rheumatoid arthritis is the most common form of inflammatory arthritis with a predilection for the hand and wrist. The aggressive nature of the disease can lead to severe joint destruction causing significant disability. Surgical options for pan-carpal arthritis include total wrist arthroplasty and total wrist fusion both with varying outcomes, yet both have a role in the carefully selected patients. Fusion remains a popular procedure with consistent reliable results with few complications. We present a review of current evidence, indications and guidance for both fusion and arthroplasty in rheumatoid arthritis.
Related Concept Videos
Rheumatic Heart Disease I: Introduction
Genome-wide Association Studies-GWAS
GWAS does not require the identification of the target gene involved in...
Rheumatic Heart Disease III: Medical Management
Bones of the Upper Limb: Radius
The radius has a nail-shaped head, and a...
Functional Classification of Joints
The functional classification of joints is determined by the amount of mobility between the adjacent bones. Joints are functionally classified as a synarthrosis or immobile joint, an amphiarthrosis or slightly moveable joint, or as a diarthrosis, a freely moveable joint. Fibrous and cartilaginous joints can be functionally classified as either synarthroses or amphiarthroses, whereas all synovial joints are classified as diarthroses.
Synarthrosis
An...
Ankle Joint
