Wrist arthrodesis using dorsal radial bone graft

Area of Science:

• Orthopedic Surgery
• Surgical Techniques

Background:

• Wrist arthrodesis is a surgical procedure to fuse the wrist joint.
• Traditional techniques may require bone grafts from other body parts.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe a modified Gill technique for wrist arthrodesis.
• To evaluate the efficacy of this modified technique using local bone grafts.

Main Methods:

• A modified Gill technique involving a local bone graft, Kirschner wires, and tension band wire was employed.
• The technique was applied to 17 patients for wrist fusion.

Main Results:

• Successful wrist fusion was achieved in all 16 evaluated patients.
• The average time to achieve union was 2.36 months.
• Three patients required removal of the tension band wire.

Conclusions:

• The modified Gill technique is a simple, versatile, and reliable method for wrist arthrodesis.
• This technique eliminates the need for distant bone grafts, simplifying the procedure.