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Total wrist arthroplasty complications are common, especially late issues like loosening. Revision surgery offers limited benefits over fusion, indicating a need for improved implant designs and patient risk factor understanding.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Biomaterials Science
  • Medical Device Engineering

Background:

  • Total wrist arthroplasty (TWA) aims to restore function and alleviate pain in patients with severe wrist arthritis.
  • Recent implant designs, including fourth-generation prostheses, have sought to improve outcomes and longevity.
  • Complications remain a significant concern impacting patient-reported outcomes and implant survival.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the incidence and management of complications associated with contemporary total wrist arthroplasty.
  • To evaluate the long-term implant survival rates and identify factors contributing to TWA failure.
  • To compare revision arthroplasty with total wrist arthrodesis for salvage of failed TWAs.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature review of studies reporting on fourth-generation and other recent TWA implant designs.
  • Analysis of reported intraoperative, postoperative, and late complications.
  • Assessment of implant survival rates and outcomes of revision procedures versus arthrodesis.

Main Results:

  • Early complications (fractures, infections, nerve issues) had acceptable incidence.
  • Late complications, including periprosthetic osteolysis and implant loosening, were more frequent.
  • 10-year implant survival ranged from 70%-80%; some implants were withdrawn due to instability or dislocation.
  • Revision arthroplasty showed lower survival than primary TWA and comparable patient outcomes to wrist fusion.

Conclusions:

  • While early TWA complications are manageable, late complications significantly affect long-term success.
  • Current revision strategies for failed TWA offer limited advantages over wrist arthrodesis.
  • Further advancements in prosthetic design, materials, and understanding patient-specific risk factors are crucial for improving TWA outcomes.