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[Research progress of artificial wrist joint prosthesis].
Xingbo Cai1, Jing Ding2, Yongqing Xu1
1Department of Orthopedics, Kunming General Hospital of Chengdu Military Command, Kunming Yunnan, 650032, P.R.China.
Summary
Artificial wrist joint prostheses offer short-term pain relief and functional improvement. However, long-term effectiveness requires further study due to potential complications like loosening and fracture.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic surgery
- Biomedical engineering
- Reconstructive surgery
Background:
- The wrist joint's complex biomechanics present challenges for artificial joint development.
- Artificial wrist joint arthroplasty aims to restore function and alleviate pain.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and summarize the research progress of artificial wrist joint prostheses.
Main Methods:
- A thorough review and analysis of domestic and international literature on artificial wrist joint prostheses.
Main Results:
- Artificial wrist joint prostheses have advanced to the 4th generation.
- Short-term outcomes demonstrate pain relief and functional improvement.
- Complications such as loosening, subsidence, fracture, and dislocation remain concerns, necessitating long-term follow-up for 3rd and 4th generation implants.
Conclusions:
- Despite satisfactory short-term effectiveness, the complex biomechanics of the wrist limit the application and development speed of artificial joint prostheses.
- Long-term complications require further investigation, indicating that artificial wrist joint prostheses are still under development.
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